The construction team developing the TROJENA dams for Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development has surpassed a major engineering milestone: 1 million cubic meters of roller compacted concrete (RCC) placed to date. The figure marks roughly 25% of the total RCC required for the project’s main and secondary dams, according to project personnel. The milestone was achieved in approximately 18 months of continuous progress.

The main dam is designed to reach 145m in height with a volume of 2.7 million m³ of RCC, while a second dam will also use RCC and a third will be constructed as a 4.3 million m³ rockfill structure. According to NEOM, excavated material from the surrounding mountains is being reused for dam and lakebed construction to reduce environmental impact.

Webuild’s scope also includes The Bow, a large architectural structure that will project over the valley and host a hotel and residential facilities.

The company stated that more than 10,000 workers – including direct and third-party personnel – will be involved throughout the duration of the contract.

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