Consulting firm AECOM bags infrastructure design project of Saudi’s NEOM

Consulting firm AECOM bags infrastructure design project of Saudi’s NEOM

Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has been appointed to design the transport and utilities' infrastructure for Saudi Arabia's NEOM.

In addition to design services, AECOM will also lend environmental and geotechnical support.

"We are excited to be playing such a pivotal part in delivering one of the world's largest and most complex infrastructure projects,“ said Lara Poloni, AECOM's president.

"As the centerpiece of Saudi Vision 2030, NEOM will become one of the world's leading destinations to attract talent and investment and drive economic change in the kingdom. Our global multi-disciplinary team of experts will bring together a diverse set of skills to deliver a sustainable project that will connect communities and create thousands of jobs across Saudi Arabia.“

Brett Smythe, chief projects officer of NEOM, said: "NEOM's next generation cognitive cities