Certified Dark Sky Reserve ... planned for Red Sea Development.
TRSDC aims for clear starry night skies
01 April 2020
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, has awarded a contract to Cundall, an international multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering, design and sustainable solutions, to develop its mega luxury tourism project as the largest certified Dark Sky Reserve in the world.
As per the deal, Cundall will work on a strategy that would provide enough lighting for safe movement around the project site, whilst meeting the stringent International Dark Sky criteria, said TRSDC.
The Saudi group will also seek an accreditation that recognises areas with an exceptional quality of starry nights and a commitment to protecting the nocturnal environment, it stated.
On the deal, CEO John Pagano said: “We are proud to announce our intention to become the first full-scale destination in the Middle East to pursue this unique accreditation, intended to safeguard the natural environment and allow guests to marvel at the beauty of the night sky.”
“Over the centuries, explorers, trade caravans and pilgrims have used the night sky to navigate across our region. Dark Sky accreditation will allow our visitors to enjoy the same stunning night-time panoramas that guided and inspired those historical travellers. We are proud to become part of a worldwide movement dedicated to restoring mankind’s intimate relationship with the stars,” he stated.
Under the pact, Cundall will be working with the engineering and development teams at TRSDC over a six-month period to review the existing project design and advise on possible measures to reduce light pollution. This includes outreach to local communities advising residents on suitable measures they can undertake to support the initiative and encourage more energy-efficient, lower-cost use of external lights, it stated.
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