New Murabba project in full swing; Mukaab excavation 86pc complete
RIYADH, October 15, 2024
New Murabba Development Company, a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, has announced major progress in the creation of its groundbreaking urban destination in Riyadh.
With work in full swing, excavation at the iconic Mukaab and surrounding podium sites has reached 86% completion, with over 10 million cu m earth moved.
This achievement underscores the rapid pace of development and strong commitment to delivering the world’s largest, modern, downtown, said the Saudi developer in a statement.
The monumental scale of this undertaking has been matched only by its unyielding commitment to worker safety.
With over 3 million safe work hours logged to date, the development stands as a testament to prioritising the well-being of those who are helping to build Riyadh’s new downtown. This accomplishment reflects a core value held throughout New Murabba, that progress and safety go hand in hand, it stated.
The recent progress that New Murabba made highlights the team’s effort during the excavation process. One crucial element of the development is the focus on environmentally friendly methods for managing the excavated materials.
The excavation process required the daily use of approximately 250 excavators and over 400 pieces of equipment to effectively manage the extensive excavation work. This serves to underline the considerable scale and magnitude of the operation.
On the key achievement, CEO Michael Dyke said: "We are proud of the progress made at New Murabba, and excited to continue shaping the future of Riyadh. These milestones are a testament to the dedication and skill of our team, and our ambition to build a world-class destination that prioritizes both innovation and the well-being of our workforce."
With around 900 workers on-site daily, work is advancing rapidly, bringing the destination closer, he noted.
New Murabba will also be constructing a temporary bridge that will serve as a critical enabler, connecting the construction site by crossing King Khalid Road.
This connection will facilitate ongoing development and pave the way for the initiation of Mukaab piling in the coming months. The bridge is expected to reduce approximately 800,000 truck movements on public roads for earthworks alone, showcasing a positive impact on the surrounding infrastructure, stated Dyke.
"We are committed to sustainability, efficient resource utilization, and having a positive influence on local infrastructure. Moreover, we are dedicated to being a part of a new dawn for urban development in Riyadh, the Kingdom, and beyond," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
