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Sports Boulevard, Riyadh

Project overview

WJ Saudi Sports Boulevard Riyadh 2019 Dewatering Deep Wells

Sports Boulevard is a major under-construction urban development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed as a large-scale linear park stretching across the city. The project site is situated along Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Road in the Hittin District of Riyadh. It is one of the flagships giga-projects launched under Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the Kingdom and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Location

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Client

Sports Boulevard Foundation

Consultant

WSP Global

Main Contractor

Al Mabani General Contractors

Key Facts

  • Launched by: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
  • Date of launch: March 19, 2019
  • Chairman: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
  • Operator: Sports Boulevard Foundation

About Sports Boulevard

  • The Sports Boulevard aims to connect various parts of Riyadh through a continuous stretch of green spaces, cycling paths, walking trails, and recreational areas.
  • It will extend over 135 km, linking Wadi Hanifah in the west to Wadi Al Sulai in the east.
  • The project includes sports facilities, urban art, cultural attractions, and environmentally sustainable designs.
  • It’s envisioned as one of the largest linear parks in the world, aligning with Vision 2030 goals of promoting public health, environmental sustainability, and tourism.

Status and Timeline

  • Completion Progress: As of Feb 2025, ~ 83 km of the 135 km linear corridors are open (≈ 40%) with the first phase.
  • Next Phases: More destinations, sports facilities, underpasses / infrastructure (road crossings, underpass at certain roads) to be completed…

WJ’s Role and Scope

WJ Saudi has been appointed to deliver the complete design and installation of the dewatering system for the 3 areas of approximately 40,000 m2. Our scope includes design and execution of deep wells dewatering system.

Dewatering activities will be required at three (3) distinct locations within the project plot. Each location presents unique geotechnical and operational conditions that necessitate tailored dewatering approaches. The three locations include Syphon area, Canopy Convergence Area, Water Treatment Plant Area, the project will be operated for 24 months.

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