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Aecom wins Saudi Red Sea airport development work
Global infrastructure company Aecom has been signed up by The Red Sea Development Company to provide the airside construction supervision and quality control services for a new international airport coming up within its mega Saudi tourism development.
Aecom, a global infrastructure company with a major presence in the GCC, has been signed up by The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) to provide the airside construction supervision and quality control services for a new international airport coming up within Saudi Arabia's flagship international tourism destination.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the Red Sea Project airport will be capable of serving one million domestic and international passengers per year when it opens in 2022.
Work is set to commence next month, following the completion of essential groundwork, said the statement from Aecom.
Conforming with TRSDC’s sustainability goals, the entire airport infrastructure will be powered by renewable energy, the first of its kind in the country.
On the contract win, President Lara Poloni said: "Aecom is excited to partner with TRSDC to bring this iconic project to life. This partnership is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of our business and teams across the region."
"The airport will provide an unforgettable aviation experience for travelers through revolutionary design and cutting-edge technologies," he stated.
Aecom’s scope includes the oversight of the airside infrastructure construction, the design and building of a 3,700m 'Code F' runway, a 'Code B' seaplane runway, parallel and link taxiways and pavement works, aeronautical navigational aids, aerodrome ground lighting, airside utilities, helipads, roads and associated buildings.
"This key award confirms The Red Sea Development Company's trust in the depth of our resources both within the Kingdom and across the region and our ability to deliver specialized aviation-related services for this strategic project," said Ian Laski, the CEO and President of Aecom Arabia.
"This win represents Aecom's continued growth within Saudi Arabia, its commitment to supporting the country's Vision 2030 and the mega projects for Public Investment Fund subsidiaries," he added.-TradeArabia News Service