Crystal Lagoons, the current
holder of two Guinness World Records and the
patented technology developer of giant crystalline lagoons, is expanding its global
presence with its first project in India with the launch of a 6.5-hectare
lagoon in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Located at
the heart of the Dream City project, which is currently under phase one of development
by leading Indian real estate company, D.S. Kulkarni Developers ltd., the mixed-use
community will feature a sparkling crystalline lagoon used for recreational
activities and, due to the layout of the lagoon, a means of transport
throughout the development via water taxis.
“Entry
into the Maharashtra state, home to 114 million people, marks Crystal Lagoons 12th
MENASA project and takes the global tally to over 300,” said
Carlos
Salas, Middle East Regional Director, Crystal Lagoons.
The one
million square metre project will be home to eight thousand luxury residential units
and 50,000 people when completed as well as a host of office buildings, targeting
both NRIs, local buyers as well as investors. The development will also cater
to a burgeoning tourism market and the city’s four million inhabitants with a
five star hotel, marine club, multiple restaurants, malls and multiplexes.
Health
and well-being will also be a key feature of Dream City with a number of exotic
gardens and ample green space set to provide a sense of tranquility and
spirituality within a culturally rich lifestyle in the gated community. A
partnership with English Premiership side, Liverpool Football Club, and over 30
other sports and games will ensure a platform for future champions is in place.
“This
landmark signing underscores Crystal Lagoons global expansion and further
highlights our expertise in creating manmade lagoons through the application of
our revolutionary technology. Since the company launched we have created a
number of unique leisure-centric destinations and added bodies of water to a range
of developments and enhanced real estate value that otherwise would not be
possible,” said Salas.
“Dream
City represents an important milestone for Crystal Lagoons and our partnership
with DSK Group gives us a unique opportunity to contribute our expertise
towards a world-class project at the heart of a new cultural and sustainable
icon for the region and for India,” added Salas.
In
addition to the many sports available on land, Crystal Lagoons will also
incorporate a diverse range of experiences for keen water sports enthusiasts
and families alike. Not only will the network of canals provide a means of
transport they will also provide opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding,
sailing and swimming.
A total
of 100,000 cubic metres (310,600 gallons) of
water will be required to fill the 6-hectare lagoon, which will be fringed by a
range of recreational areas and estimated to be in the region of US$200 million
investment and will be one of the biggest Lagoons in Asia once completed.
Under a phased
development over a decade-long period, the lagoon is scheduled to be
operational upon completion of phase one of the project, which has a scheduled
launch date of Q2 2016.
DSK Group
has over 30-years’ of experience in real estate, travel and tourism as well as
automobiles, education and finance.
Crystal Lagoons currently has a global portfolio of 300
projects located in 60 countries from South America to the Middle East, and
holds two Guinness World Records’ titles with high profile locations in San
Alfonso del Mar, Chile and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, which is currently the
world’s largest lagoon at 12,5 hectares.
The only global company with the
technological capability to make the development of giant controlled manmade
bodies of water economically viable, Crystal Lagoons is positioning itself as
offering a unique product differentiator to high profile tourism projects
around the world.
The lagoons use up to 100
times less chemicals than traditional pool systems, and only two per cent of
the energy required by conventional filtering technologies, making them
incredibly sustainable.
Crystal Lagoons has
revolutionized the real estate markets worldwide by enabling to build up
project in places previously deemed unthinkable, and by changing the lifestyle
of people, providing a safe and sustainable environment.
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