Sports Infrastructure & Facility Development in Saudi Arabia
A national sports infrastructure development and optimization strategy was created to align facility investments with demand, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. The solution introduced modular, multi-use facility concepts and integrated lifecycle planning from design through operations. Centralized facility performance monitoring enabled data-driven decisions, while public-private partnership models supported funding efficiency and operational excellence.
The approach included:
- Conducted nationwide facility supply and demand mapping
- Assessed utilization rates, maintenance costs, and accessibility
- Designed modular, multi-sport facility standards
- Introduced lifecycle cost and asset management frameworks
- Developed PPP models for development and operations
- Established centralized facility performance dashboards
This ensured optimized infrastructure deployment.
Key recommendations included:
- Expand multi-purpose community sports complexes
- Prioritize underserved regions in capital planning
- Standardize facility design and maintenance protocols
- Implement centralized booking and utilization platforms
- Strengthen private sector participation in operations
- Embed sustainability and energy efficiency standards
These actions supported long-term infrastructure value.
Facility utilization improved by 25–35% across priority assets, while maintenance costs declined by approximately 15% through lifecycle planning. Capital efficiency increased, reducing redundant investments and supporting better regional coverage. The optimized portfolio generated higher community participation and improved readiness for national and international competitions, delivering long-term economic and social returns.
