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Our technical experts and visionaries harness the power of technology to deliver transformative outcomes.

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Jeddah Stormwater Drainage Programme

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Undertaking multiple stormwater projects to future-proof Jeddah from flooding, we helped deliver the comprehensive Jeddah Stormwater Drainage Programme (JSDP) — accelerating the delivery of numerous projects within the scheme, while incorporating wider planning improvements to enhance the quality of life in the city on a broader scale.

Major flooding to Jeddah in 2009 and 2011 resulted in significant loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure. The JSDP was implemented as a sustainable solution to ensure the safety of citizens and to enable long term growth.

We provided project management and technical services over an initial threeyear period, delivering urgent works; large scale hydrology and hydraulics; detailed design and feasibility; stakeholder management; contractor procurement and construction management; and emergency response and disaster management planning.

Numerous projects were delivered in a short eight-month period so that flood mitigation measures were in place before future rainy seasons. Initially this included the implementation of drainage works at 12 flooding hot spots plus the replacement of two storage dams/channels prior to the end of 2011. During this period designs were produced for five additional flood storage dams; hundreds of kilometres of flood relief and drainage channels. Subsequently there were further interventions to unprotected areas within the city and major channels to the north and south of Jeddah; plus one additional storage dam and major remedial/upgrade works to the existing emergency dam in place.

To future-proof the city, we delivered a Major Stormwater System Master Plan (MSSMP) to address existing and future areas of development with the primary purpose of protecting life and property and reducing nuisance flooding. We also delivered three related projects aimed at urban improvements that will directly enhance living conditions and support the development of the city, including a spatial framework plan and an unplanned settlements strategy.