The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), Saudi Arabia announced in a statement that it has appointed ARCHIRODON to design and build a iconic bridge which is part of the 3.3km crossing to its main hub island, Shurayrah.
ARCHIRODON, will provide engineering, procurement and construction support to complete the building of Shurayrah bridge.
The bridge will stretch a total of 1.2km across the Red Sea, with two small 36m sections at each end of the crossing to allow for movement of marine mammals.
Once completed, the bridge will connect Shurayrah Island to the mainland.
The contract follows major marine enabling works carried out by ARCHIRODON across the development last year. These works have helped underpin the successful delivery of the Project by providing a solid foundation to ensure the efficient movement of people, materials and equipment in and around the destination, while safeguarding the sensitive ecological environment, statement said.
Shurayrah Island is one of the 22 islands in an archipelago of more than 90 selected for development.
The spectacular Coral Bloom design concept for Shurayrah, created by renowned British architects Foster + Partners, was recently revealed. It is heavily influenced by the island’s natural landscape, with hotels that are nestled amongst the dunes and bio-diversity taking center stage throughout.
The Red Sea Project has already passed numerous significant milestones and work is on track to welcome the first guests by the end of 2022, when the international airport and the first hotels will open. All 16 hotels planned in Phase 1 will be opening by the end of 2023.
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea Project will comprise 50 hotels, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and around 1,300 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include a luxury marina, entertainment and leisure facilities.
