Global engineering firm Parsons Corporation has announced that it has been awarded a contract for project management office (PMO) services by the King Salman Park Foundation for King Salman Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Parsons’ responsibilities include supporting the delivery strategy of the King Salman Park project, overseeing and reporting on the design, procurement, construction and implementation of smart city initiatives. This 25-month contract represents a new mission for Parsons.
King Salman Park is one of the world’s most unique urban transformation projects, with 11.6 square kilometers of green space and over 10 square kilometers of construction area. The park includes several assets, such as the Royal Arts Complex and a 7.2 km long vibrant walkway called The Loop. All of these elements are designed to support the “Quality of Life” program of Saudi Vision 2030.
Pierre Santoni, Head of Infrastructure EMEA at Parsons, said: “King Salman Park is an extraordinary project that seamlessly integrates targeted and sustainable urban development. Parsons is proud to contribute to this landmark initiative that will transform Riyadh’s urban landscape and establish a legacy.” “Our team will leverage Parsons’ 80 years of global expertise and our local experience in designing and managing complex urban projects in the Kingdom to help deliver this world-class mixed-use development that will improve the lives of both residents and visitors.”
Sustainability is core to King Salman Park’s vision. Located on the former Riyadh Airbase, the park will transform the area by planting 1 million trees. The initiative will significantly improve the area’s vegetation cover, increase green area per capita, and enhance biodiversity, supporting local wildlife. “Our plans include strategically planting trees along roads and near buildings to absorb CO2, increase humidity and reduce the heat island effect,” said George Tanasijevic, CEO of the King Salman Park Foundation.
