The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center announced a significant achievement in the public services sector, recording a notable 25% in service interruptions and encroachments on underground infrastructure assets. This improvement encompasses water, electricity, telecommunications, and other vital networks that form the backbone of daily life in the capital.
Strategic shift in infrastructure management
This announcement comes at a time when Riyadh is experiencing an unprecedented urban and developmental boom, requiring a high level of coordination to ensure the continuity of services. The center explained that this decrease is not a coincidence, but rather the result of concerted efforts to develop the infrastructure management system and enhance integration and coordination among various stakeholders. Improving the efficiency of planning and implementation at project sites has directly contributed to reducing the number of incidents that previously caused service interruptions to residential neighborhoods and commercial establishments.
Geospatial technology: The smart solution to field challenges
In a related context, the center highlighted the pivotal role of technology in this achievement, specifically through the launch of the geospatial verification service for infrastructure assets . This service represents a significant leap forward, enabling contractors and implementing agencies to accurately view existing network routes before commencing any excavation work. The service relies on a unified, centralized geospatial database, compiled and harmonized in collaboration with more than 17 government and service entities , thus eliminating the information fragmentation that previously prevailed.
Economic and social impact
This achievement has dimensions that extend beyond mere numbers and statistics. Maintaining the integrity of the infrastructure means ensuring the sustainability of services provided to citizens and residents, and reducing the financial losses resulting from emergency repairs to damaged networks. It also contributes to accelerating the pace of development projects without unexpected interruptions, thus enhancing the quality of life in Riyadh and aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to transform Riyadh into one of the most sustainable and smart cities in the world.
Enhancing safety and reliability
The center affirmed that these steps are part of transformative initiatives to enhance data accuracy and support decision-making prior to field implementation. These measures aim to raise safety standards at work sites, protect national assets, and minimize field conflicts and unintended damage, thereby ensuring a safe working environment and a highly reliable flow of essential services to the population.
