| Also Known As |
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KAEC Sea Port |
| Country |
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Saudi Arabia |
| Project Value |
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USD 26,600,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Infrastructure | Ports |
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Consultant |
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Halcrow International Partnership
(Design) |
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Contractor |
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Saudi Binladin Group
(BOT) |
| Profile Type |
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Contract Project
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| Associated Projects |
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Contract (7) |
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Phase:
Construction - Execution
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Completion: 2020
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| Background |
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA)Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) plans to develop a new sea port in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) between Jeddah and Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
The sea port project will be developed on an area of 14 million sq. m. and will have a capacity of 20 million TEU per year.
The port's capacity will increase in phases. Phase 1 will have a capacity of 3.8 million TEU and phase 2 will have a capacity of 6 million TEU.
The port will be designed to receive new generation mega vessels, utilize global positioning technologies, advanced information management and automated process systems.
Once completed, the port will consist of a hajj terminal capable of handling 300,000 pilgrims during the hajj season.
KAEC is a 168 million sq. m. economic city divided into 6 zones: a seaport, an industrial district, a residential district, a financial island, an education zone and a waterside resort.
HalcrowHalcrow is the design consultant. |
| Expected Events |
| Schedule |
Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| 2017 |
Completion | Phase 2 expected to be completed | | 2020 | Completion | Project expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In April 2012, the construction of the port was ongoing.
In 2017, phase 2 is expected to be completed.
In 2020, the project is expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In May 2011, phase 1 of the dredging works was completed.
In March 2010, the construction of the water, electrical, telecommunication networks and 50 km of roads were completed.
In October 2009, the BOT contract was awarded to Saudi BinladinSaudi Binladin and the dredging works started.
In September 2009, the JV company, Port Development Company (PDC), was established between Emaar Economic CityEmaar Economic City and Saudi BinladinSaudi Binladin Group.
In January 2009, the design was completed.
In April 2008, Emaar E.CEmaar E.C signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based DP WorldDP World to develop and operate the port. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a seaport including:
- Infrastructure works including water, electrical, telecommunication and road networks
- 10 container berths
- a hajj terminal
- cargo terminals and other related facilities |
| Contract Packages |
| Type |
Project Name |
Contract Value |
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SAGIA - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) |
USD 27,000,000,000 |
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EEC - KAEC Desalination Plant |
USD 75,000,000 |
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EEC- KAEC Power Generation Grid |
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EEC- KAEC Power Plant |
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SAGIA - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) - Hawadi Development |
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SAGIA - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) - Phase 1 |
- |
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SAGIA - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) - Phase 1 - Industrial Zone |
USD 6,000,000,000 |
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SAGIA - King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) - Water Canals |
USD 66,000,000 |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| Apr 2008 |
Planning | Signing of MoU
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| Jan 2009 |
Design | Design was completed
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| Sep 2009 |
Planning | Ports Development Company established
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| Oct 2009 |
Construction | Dredging works started | | | BOT | BOT contract awarded to Saudi BinladinSaudi Binladin
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| May 2011 |
Completion | Phase 1 of dredging works completed
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| 2017 |
Completion | Phase 2 expected to be completed
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| 2020 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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