Red Sea Development Company awards low-carbon concrete contract

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) awarded a contract to AlFalah Ready Mix for the supply of structural low-carbon concrete manufactured utilizing recycled raw materials to meet existing and upcoming project demand, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

“TRSDC is leading the way in the use of green concrete for destination-scale development. This material, which has been developed with a low carbon footprint and manufactured utilizing recycled raw materials, will be key to achieving our ambitious sustainability targets,” said John Pagano, CEO, The Red Sea Development Company.

Approximately 700,000 cubic meters of concrete will be required for the initial construction work at the destination, which includes accommodation for 10,000 workers, a management hotel, residential buildings, utilities and infrastructure.

The contract is the first of two contracts that TRSDC is planning to award for the production and supply of concrete for its landmark project.

TRSDC is developing Saudi Arabia’s flagship international tourism destination and is setting new standards in sustainable development. Its sustainability targets include a 100 percent reliance on renewable energy, a total ban on single-use plastics, and complete carbon neutrality in the destination’s operations.