Diriyah’s Wadi Safar project wins RoSPA Gold Award for
excellence in health and safety
Under the supervision of Jacobs (NYSE: J), Diriyah Company’s Wadi Safar East and West Package Infrastructure Project has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award in recognition of its outstanding health and safety performance in Saudi Arabia.
The RoSPA
Awards are internationally regarded as a benchmark for excellence in
occupational health and safety. The Gold Award is presented to organizations
that demonstrate a robust, systematic approach to managing workplace safety and
wellbeing.
Spanning 62 square kilometres on the western edge of Riyadh,
the Wadi Safar development is a key component of Diriyah Company’s masterplan
to create new residential, cultural, leisure, and hospitality destinations
while preserving the heritage of one of the Kingdom’s most historic sites. The
project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, integrating heritage conservation,
sustainable design, and innovative infrastructure delivery in support of the
nation’s tourism and urban development goals.
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Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, said:
“At Diriyah Company, our unwavering commitment to the
health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone who contributes to our projects is at
the heart of everything we do. I am deeply honored that the Wadi Safar
Masterplan — delivered in collaboration with Jacobs — has earned the
distinguished RoSPA Gold Award, a testament to our dedication to excellence in
safety. As we transform Wadi Safar into a world-class destination, the
wellbeing of our team, partners, and community remains our highest priority.”
Zaher Abu Hijleh, Jacobs Senior Vice President for the
Middle East, added:
“This award is a testament to the team’s relentless focus on
health and safety. We’re proud to see that commitment recognized on such a
significant project — and to see our people leading the way in a market
experiencing exceptional growth.”
Amanda Aldred, Jacobs Senior HSE Director for the Middle
East, commented:
“Safety is embedded as a shared value from the outset of our
projects. It is a proud moment to see that proactive planning, continuous
improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement are recognized on a global
stage.”
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The award highlights Diriyah Company’s commitment to
maintaining world-class occupational safety standards, reinforced by Jacobs’
BeyondZero® culture, which places people’s health, safety, and wellbeing at the
center of every operation.
Source: Construction Business News
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