IAM launches tender for phase two of Coastal Promenade

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a public tender for the construction of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade.

The project, presented in mid-January this year, includes a dozen different leisure areas and sports facilities that cater to the whole public, IAM said during the phase’s project presentation.

In this second phase, the project aims to develop the coastal area from the south of the peninsula, to the west of the Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge, and then up to the “Gate of Understanding” (Porta do Entendimento).

According to the public tender notice published yesterday in the government’s official gazette, bids should include, besides price offerings, a total construction period not longer than 240 working days.

IAM will be receiving bids from now until Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., with the ceremony of the proposal opening to be held Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.

Among the criteria that will contribute significantly towards the selected bid are the overall price (60%), the proposed project (12%), and its construction time (8%).

Other criteria such as the contractor’s experience, the quality of the proposed materials, and the ability to mobilize local employment for the project are each weighted at 5%.

Earlier this year, IAM announced the project would include a leisure trail, a cycle track, a skate park, and several fitness and outdoor exercise areas, as well as multifunctional plazas and sports grounds dedicated to several activities.

“The main dynamic routes will involve a barrier-free waterfront leisure trail and cycle track extending across the whole area. The waterfront leisure trail will be at least five meters wide,” said architect Kam Fong.

“The lanes of the cycle track running in opposite directions will each be 1,300 meters long and four meters wide, and the total length of one lap will be about 2,600 meters. Part of the cycle track will be elevated to maximize use of the land in the leisure area and provide more shaded space,” he said.

Kam Fong Wa, who is responsible for the preliminary design, said the whole area adopts a micro-topographical design with undulating slopes, increasing greenery and shaded area, as well as allowing some buildings and facilities to actually be “incorporated” into the slops, creating a visually clean and open area.

The waterfront green corridor is designed to cater to both locals and tourists, offering a diverse range of activities and facilities.

Upon completion, the green corridor has been reported as being set to connect to the transport hub in Barra, where a new Light Rapid Transit (LRT) station was recently opened. This marks the first expansion of the LRT system onto the Macau peninsula, improving connectivity and accessibility for both residents and visitors.

This project builds on the success of the first-phase green corridor beside the Macau Science Center, which opened in April 2021. The current expansion is expected to commence construction by the end of this year, with completion aimed for late 2026.

On Aug. 8, the public will finally get to know how much the project is projected to cost; for the time being, IAM officials have refused, consistently, to detail any expected figures.

To participate in the bidding process, companies must provide a provisional deposit of MOP750,000 and a final deposit of 5% of the total project value. Additionally, a 5% deduction will be made from each partial payment received by the contractor to ensure the performance of the contract. Notably, there is no reserve price, allowing for competitive bidding.

*With additional reporting from

Nadia Shaw