NEOM has commissioned Italian construction giant Webuild to build three damns at mountain project Trojena in Saudi Arabia.
The $4.7bn contract to construct the damns is part of the unique infrastructure project in the mountains of Saudi Arabia and will see Webuild create three dams to form a freshwater lake for an upcoming ski resort.
It will also see a series of innovative related works under a contract that places Webuild among the corporations leading the development of the futuristic NEOM region.
NEOM issues major Torjena contract
More than 10,000 people, including direct and third-party personnel, will be involved in the construction.
Webuild will also create the futuristic Bow, an architectural structure that will extend the surface of the lake beyond the front of the main dam.
It will be shaped like the prow of a ship suspended over the valley, and will house a luxury hotel, as well as a residential area and a large central atrium, with accommodation and hospitality facilities.
The main dam will be 145m-high, 475m-long and the artificial lake will cover an area of 1.5km sq and have an island reserved for botanical dives and walks.
The Lake, which will be the largest architecturally-crafted body of water in Saudi Arabia, is a central feature of Trojena’s LAVA designed masterplan.
Sitting at the very heart of the development, it will be key to Trojena’s ambition to sustain and regenerate the area’s vibrant natural environment, offer clean, serene outdoor mountain living, and become a global hub for water sports and entertainment.
Pietro Salini, Webuild CEO said: “We are delighted and truly proud to be awarded this important project in NEOM.
“The 2.8km-long, man-made, freshwater lake will be a key asset in the Trojena masterplan.
“The project is set to be an international engineering and construction marvel and we believe our team has the global experience and expertise to deliver this exciting infrastructure project.”
Philip Gullett, Executive Director – Region Head at Trojena, said: “The appointment of Webuild is a significant milestone in our construction progress.
“We have already completed around three million cubic meters of excavation at the lake site, and we continue to excavate 90,000 cubic meters of rock per week.
“Importantly, we are implementing a sustainable approach by using all the rock excavated and reusing it for the lakebed lining and dam construction.
“This is crucial stage of the project’s overall development, and we are excited to see works get underway.”
For NEOM, Webuild is already constructing 57km of the high-speed railway line between Oxagon and The Line.
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