Marble City Project - MCP

DEPARTMENT	PROJECT COST
Investment Department	Not Available

PROJECT BRIEF

Keeping in view the success of SEZs in developing specific sectors, both in the developed and industrialized countries, the Government of Sindh is developing State of the Art Industrial Enclave on 300 Acres to uplift the marble and granite sector in Sindh.

The Marble City project shall have tremendous investment and growth potential for entrepreneurs being based on cutting edge stone technology, innovation and service.

Located within Karachi, the largest metropolitan city of Pakistan. Close to the Karachi Northern Bypass connecting major cities of the country.

International airport is 45 minutes drive from the proposed location. Close proximity to new housing developments in the city.

Proposed Infrastructure & facilities

• Common facilities center / machinery pool
• Training center, display center, meeting halls
• Conference rooms, exhibition halls.
• Small mechanical workshops
• Recreational/leisure/canteen areas for labor
• Trauma/emergency center
• Weigh stations on inward and outward Road
• Dedicated Grid station

Detailed feasibility was conducted by EY, Osmani and Haidermota in 2015. Consortium of consultants comprised on EY Ford Rhodes, EA Consulting, Haidermota are engaged as Transaction Advisors in April 2020.

PPP POLICY BOARD APPROVAL

The PPP Policy Board in its 29th meeting held on 20th July 2019 approved the Project for execution under PPP mode. Furthermore, PPP Policy Board in its 32nd meeting held on 28th January 2021 approved

CURRENT STATUS

300 Acres of land for the project was allotted in Deh Mithaghar District Malir by GoS in 2015.

The SEZMC intends to initiate the private developer solicitation process soon.

LAST UPDATE ON:

09-Nov-2021