The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded a contract to global engineering firm Mott MacDonald to provide consultancy services to determine the optimal sustainable vehicle and fleet configuration at the destination.

 

As per the deal, Mott MacDonald will deliver a comprehensive and robust analysis of the total land, sea and air transport needs for the development and operation of the 28,000 sq km site, from its opening in 2022 to its completion in 2030. 

 

This will involve a strategy for destination-wide clean mobility using electric and hydrogen vehicles, boats and aircrafts. 

 

On the new contract, CEO John Pagano said: "We believe that environmental regeneration and commercial development do not have to be mutually exclusive. Our destination is one of extraordinary natural beauty, which we have a responsibility to protect and enhance for future generations."

 

"We’re looking forward to working with Mott MacDonald, who are well aligned with our strong sustainability ambitions to deliver a green mobility plan and will support us with our commitment to become a carbon neutral destination," he added. 

 

The company will also be required to identify the most appropriate supporting infrastructure, such as electric and hydrogen vehicle charging stations, in line with TRSDC’s ambitions to power the destination with 100 percent renewable energy.

 

According to Pagano, the appointment is a key development in the roll out of Phase One, which is well underway. 

 

Vehicle fleet to be assessed includes e-bikes, golf buggies, cars, vans, trucks, buses, seaplanes, helicopters, VTOL, passenger ferries, boats, maintenance vehicles, airside vehicles and even off-road leisure pursuit vehicles. Mott MacDonald will also propose the best fleet propulsion systems from a range of available sustainable options.

 

Mott MacDonald (ME) Managing Director Chris Seymour said: "We embed the key aspects of sustainable development into all our projects and business activities. Sustainable development is a matter of making choices and decisions that satisfy all relevant social, economic and environmental concerns, and is an area where TRSDC is setting new standards."

 

"We’re looking forward to being part of shaping this beautiful destination and supporting TRSDC’s progressive sustainability initiatives," he added.-TradeArabia News Service