Sports Boulevard named ‘Mega Project of the Year’
The Sports Boulevard project, the world’s largest linear park, won the “Mega Project of the Year” award at the prestigious Construction Innovation Awards KSA 2024. This recognition underscores the project’s innovative approach to urban development and its commitment to creating a worldclass destination for sports, leisure, and community engagement.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Jayne McGivern, CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, and it reinforces our commitment to delivering a project that will benefit the community for generations to come.” Designed to revolutionize the cityscape of Riyadh, Sports Boulevard — one of Riyadh’s megaprojects — was launched by King Salman in March 2019 to help
achieve the Kingdom’s ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 strategy and Quality of Life program.
It is an innovative and sustainable urban regeneration project, expected to be one of the largest of its kind in the world. Taking a former pylon dominated utility corridor and transforming it into a green oasis, Sports Boulevard will connect the city from west to east through a grid of safe, green pathways for pedestrians, cyclists, athletes, and horse-riders.
The project will transform the health and well-being of Riyadh’s residents today and in the future, helping the Kingdom to deliver on its goal of making Riyadh one of the world’s top 10 most livable cities. Spanning over 135 km, Sports Boulevard will feature more than 4.4 million square meters of greenery and open spaces, and up to 50 multi-disciplinary sports facilities with an integrated infrastructure.
The Construction Innovation Awards KSA 2024 is a prominent platform celebrating the achievements of construction professionals across the region. The awards strive to recognize individual excellence, corporate entities, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives that exemplify excellence, with recognition across 35 distinct categories.