MONTREAL, June 7, 2023
/CNW/ - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC), a fully integrated
professional services and project management company with offices
around the world, has been awarded the Project Management
Consultancy (PMC) services contract by the Ministry of Culture in
Saudi Arabia, to support the
development of Historic Jeddah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage
site. The Historic Jeddah Development Program aims to revitalize
the living space in the city by attracting new businesses and
cultural projects, based on a modern vision of urban planning and
natural conservation harmonized with the people's needs.
The Historic Jeddah area, known locally as Al-Balad (the town),
is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea and was established
in the 7th century AD as a major port for Indian Ocean trade
routes, channeling goods from Jeddah to the holy city of Mecca. The project is set to create an
integrated environment in Historic Jeddah that has multiple natural
components, including 5 kilometers of developed waterfronts, green
spaces and open gardens covering 15 percent of the total project
area of 2.5 square kilometers.
As part of the two-year contract, SNC-Lavalin will provide PMC
services across the Historic Jeddah Development Program, including
project and cost consultancy services for site-wide utilities,
design management, program set up and governance processes and
procedures. In addition, SNC-Lavalin will oversee the coordination
with program stakeholders, from real estate development to
infrastructure, public realm and landscape to ensure the historic
and non-historic building protection measures are met. These
services will be executed throughout the masterplanning, design,
tender and construction stages.
"Engineering a better future for our planet and its people is
our north star for driving long-term impact in communities where we
operate, " said Ian L. Edwards,
President and Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin. "The
rehabilitation of Historic Jeddah is a significant project that
will showcase the Kingdom's authentic cultural heritage and support
its socio-economic development agenda by providing great
opportunities for residents, visitors and entrepreneurs. We are
proud to work with the Ministry of Culture on this world heritage
landmark and be a part of delivering a lasting legacy for future
generations in Saudi Arabia."
Historic Jeddah is expected to
become an incubator for Saudi entrepreneurs and artists where they
can meet within a creative community that combines national
heritage with nature and contemporary architectural designs. The
area has more than 600 historic buildings, 36 historical mosques
and five major historical markets. It also holds ancient corridors,
squares and sites of important historical significance. The project
work will extend for the next 15 years, during which the Historic
Jeddah area will be developed according to multiple tracks,
including infrastructure and services, developing the natural and
environmental field, improving the quality of life, and enhancing
urban aspects.
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
has a rich culture shaped by the diversity of its people and built
environment. The Historic Jeddah Development Program will play a
key role in supporting Saudi
Arabia's Vision 2030 goals of improving the quality of life
within the city's historical area and driving cultural tourism,"
said Philip Hoare, President,
Engineering Services, UK & Europe, Middle
East, India and
Canada, SNC-Lavalin. "By combining
our global expertise with local knowledge, we can drive efficiency
and value throughout the project, adopting a fully integrated
program and project management approach underpinned by digital
solutions and net zero best practices."
In addition to Historic Jeddah, the SNC-Lavalin Group, including
Atkins and Faithful+Gould, has supported restoration projects in
two of Saudi Arabia's most
significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Group is the lead
masterplanning consultant for Diriyah, a 11 square kilometer
mixed-use historic, cultural and lifestyle destination created in a
Najdi architectural style that showcases the Kingdom's authentic
heritage. Over the past three years, SNC-Lavalin have been working
with the Royal Commission for AlUla to deliver a sustainable
transformation of AlUla region as a leading global cultural and
natural heritage destination. This includes cost management,
program and project management, advisory services, masterplanning,
and construction supervision.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated
professional services and project management company with offices
around the world dedicated to engineering a better future for our
planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect
people, technology and data to design, deliver and operate the most
complex projects. We deploy global capabilities locally to our
clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole
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management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and
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