Parsons awarded $56 million
contract for Diriyah phase II design and development
Parsons
Corporation has announced the award of a $56 million contract from Diriyah Company to provide design
and construction supervision services for Phase II of the Diriyah development —
one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic urban regeneration projects.
Located just 15 minutes from central
Riyadh, Diriyah is the birthplace of the Kingdom and home to the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage
Site, representing the ancestral home of the House of Al Saud. The project aims to
create a mixed-use, pedestrian-focused urban destination that seamlessly merges
traditional Najdi architecture with modern design principles.
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Under the five-year agreement,
Parsons will oversee the design and delivery of neighborhood parks, open
spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape, as well as the public realm
for Diriyah Phase II. This includes streets, pathways, civic spaces, and
community facilities designed to foster an accessible, vibrant, and sustainable
environment for residents and visitors alike.
“It is an honor to collaborate with
Diriyah Company on such an iconic destination that celebrates Saudi Arabia’s
rich heritage and cultural identity,” said Pierre Santoni, President of
Infrastructure for EMEA at Parsons. “Our team will leverage nearly seven
decades of experience in the Kingdom, integrating innovation and advanced
planning technologies with the timeless Najdi design traditions.”
Diriyah
Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo commented:
“We are delighted to partner with a
world-class firm like Parsons as we advance the $63.2 billion Diriyah
masterplan. This contract is key to realizing our vision of a human-centric,
walkable city — a community for 100,000 residents, tens of thousands of
professionals, and up to 50 million annual visitors.”
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Parsons has been a trusted partner
of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) since 2017, contributing to major national
developments such as NEOM The Line, NEOM Oxagon, Soudah Peaks, and Rua Al
Madinah.
These transformative projects align
with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the Kingdom’s mission to diversify its
economy and establish itself as a global leader in sustainable urban
development.
Source: Zawya
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