The National Agency for Public Equipment has recently initiated an international call for tenders aimed at revitalizing the Fes Sports Complex, with a project budget of 2.816 billion dirhams. This initiative is part of Morocco's preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. This ambitious undertaking not only seeks to enhance the sports infrastructure but also aligns with sustainable development goals set forth by FIFA, emphasizing the importance of creating a facility that meets the demands of a major sporting event while simultaneously contributing to environmental preservation and enhancing the quality of life for local residents.
According to the bidding conditions established by the agency, the design and execution of the rehabilitation project must adhere to rigorous sustainability standards. These standards are designed to minimize the environmental impact of the sports infrastructure while maximizing the social and economic benefits for the city and its inhabitants. The project mandates a series of sustainability criteria that must be integrated throughout the planning, construction, and operational phases of the complex, ensuring that the facility not only meets international standards but also promotes a greener future.
The Fes Sports Complex aims to achieve the “High-Quality Environmental Sustainable Infrastructure” certification, which reflects its commitment to ambitious environmental requirements. This comprehensive environmental approach encompasses various project phases, with a strong focus on eco-friendly design, biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and facilitating user accessibility to essential facilities. Companies participating in the project will be required to comply with commitments related to environmental performance, including appointing a qualified environmental certification officer and providing the necessary human and technical resources to meet environmental requirements and successfully navigate the certification process.
The construction work will be governed by a low-disruption charter that includes preparing a plan for managing erosion and sedimentation, developing a waste management strategy, and implementing an air quality management plan. The project anticipates a minimum 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to standard designs, primarily achieved through the use of energy-efficient lighting, high-performance air conditioning systems, and improved thermal insulation. Additionally, the plan aims to generate between 5% and 10% of electricity from renewable sources and install a centralized building management system to monitor and enhance energy consumption.
Water consumption is expected to decrease by at least 40%, achieved through water-saving fixtures, rainwater harvesting for irrigation, and improved stormwater drainage systems. The project's carbon footprint will be minimized by prioritizing low-carbon materials, such as low-carbon concrete and recycled reinforcement steel, while also leveraging local resources to reduce transportation emissions and adopting a circular economy approach through waste sorting, reuse, recovery, repurposing, and recycling.
Preserving biodiversity and seamlessly integrating the complex into the urban fabric of the city are among the project's primary objectives. This includes enhancing the natural features of the site and improving accessibility via public transport, pedestrian pathways, and cycling routes. Furthermore, the project outlines requirements to ensure environmental comfort and indoor air quality, along with modern facilities for visitors, athletes, and staff, while considering resilience against natural and climatic hazards by designing structures capable of withstanding severe winds and complying with Moroccan earthquake resistance standards.
Ultimately, the revitalization of the Fes Sports Complex aims to deliver world-class infrastructure in preparation for major international sporting events, particularly the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will host in collaboration with Spain and Portugal.
As reported by hespress.com.
