Chinese steel contractor Jinggong Steel International has won an estimated $117m contract to implement the steel structure works for the new football stadium in Dammam. The contract was awarded by the joint venture of Belgian contractor Besix and local Albawani, which were selected as the main contractors for the project early this year. In February, Saudi Aramco selected Besix and Albawani for an estimated $1bn contract to build the stadium. The stadium and the surrounding masterplan will be built over an area of about 800,000 square metres (sq m) and will accommodate 45,000 spectators. The facility will be used to host international tournaments such as the 2027 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup and the 2034 Fifa World Cup. The new stadium will be built in the Dammam Sports City area, where the facilities of the Ettifaq FC and Al Nahda Club teams are located. The project is being fast-tracked and is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026. UK-based architectural firm Foster + Partners is the project consultant. In October last year, the client had awarded a contract to the local Al Osais Contracting for the early works for the new football stadium in Dammam. The scope included site preparation, enabling works and basic infrastructure works. (ICE RIYADH)

Fonte notizia: Meed