Expo 2030 Riyadh awards the Main Utilities and Infrastructure Works package, advancing construction activities

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In a step aimed at advancing construction activities, Expo 2030 Riyadh has awarded its Main Utilities and Civil Works package to Nesma & Partners - marking a significant moment in the journey to bring to life one of the most ambitious global mega-events ever developed. This milestone demonstrates the project’s increasing momentum as it shifts from early works to large-scale construction activity.  

The Main Utilities and Infrastructure Works package aims to prepare the site for subsequent construction phases and supports the operational requirements of the event itself. The scope of work includes constructing roads within the Expo site, and installing essential utilities that will form the infrastructure backbone of the entire development. Around 50 kilometers of infrastructure networks will be delivered as part of this package – including water, sewage, EV charging stations, and electrical & communication systems. Together, these works are essential to support the next stages of master plan development and allowing Expo 2030 Riyadh’s experience-defining structures to take shape. 

“This milestone marks an important step in accelerating construction activities in the Expo 2030 Riyadh site,” said Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company. “By moving early on the infrastructure that underpins the entire site, we are creating the conditions for safe, coordinated, and high-quality delivery across all future phases of development, while ensuring a lasting legacy well beyond 2030. The contract has been awarded ahead of schedule to accelerate the delivery timeline as part of a phased approach that will see construction across infrastructure, buildings, and public spaces advance steadily through 2026 and into early 2027.” 

Samer Abdul Samad, President & Chief Executive Officer of Nesma & Partners, said: “We are proud to be entrusted with delivering this phase of infrastructure for Expo 2030 Riyadh. This project is not only about scale, but also about precision, integration, and responsibility. Our focus will be on delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports the ambition of Expo 2030 Riyadh and sets a strong foundation for everything that follows.” 

Expo 2030 Riyadh Company has embedded high standards for quality, sustainability, innovation, worker welfare, and health and safety into the delivery of the works, reinforcing its commitment to responsible construction and creating a safe, inclusive environment for everyone involved in the program.