AECOM has been selected as architects to support the delivery of Southern Water’s largest project

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AECOM will partner with Kier and Morrison Water Services to provide design engineering services for the multi-billion dollar project.

DALLAS – AECOM (NYSE: ACM), a trusted global infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by two contractors to support Southern Water’s $4.8 billion delivery system. The selection is the latest from Southern Water, the UK’s largest water utility, as it studies the supply chain to deliver a range of infrastructure and wastewater projects over the AMP8 period, between 2025 and 2030.

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AECOM will serve as Kier’s detailed design partner, along with Pell Frischmann, its latest selection in Southern Water’s Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Framework, working with Kier on Lot 1 of the non-infrastructure water projects and Lot 2 of the water dirty non-infrastructure. projects.

“Our continued involvement in the development of Southern Water’s AMP8 and major facilities across the UK underlines our market sector leadership and the expertise of our teams,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of AECOM’s global Water business. “As an industry-leading water firm, we bring deep expertise in infrastructure modernization and sustainability, helping our clients meet their environmental obligations and deliver long-term value to their communities.”

Following their selection in Southern Water’s SDP Lot 3 Framework for infrastructure projects, and the Baseline Delivery Framework for Area 2 (Wastewater), Morrison Water Services once again asked AECOM to be the sole design partner for both frameworks. The terms of office are seven and five years respectively, with the option to extend for an additional five years.

AECOM will support the selection, specification and detailed design of all water and wastewater projects that help improve outcomes for customers, communities and the environment. This builds on AECOM’s successful two-term appointment under the AMP8 Professional Services Framework for Southern Water, which provides asset management and program/project management services.

“Collaboration across the supply chain will be critical to delivering the services and infrastructure needed to meet Southern Water’s ambitious plans,” said Colin Wood, AECOM’s regional chief executive for Europe and India. “We are delighted to be working with Kier and Morrison Water Services to provide design engineering services to support the delivery of the project, building on our well-established relationships with both parties, and thereby continuing our long-term work with Southern Water to help deliver its ambitions. in the next period of control.”

“We are pleased to appoint AECOM, which will provide design services for the South Water framework. Together, our combined expertise will play an important role in addressing the critical challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and the need for improved environmental protection,” said Iain Sutherland, Managing Director of the M Group Water Division. “Our solutions will contribute to the development of the wastewater network and the long-term reliability of the water supply, ensuring that Southern Water can meet the needs of customers and the environment for a long time to come. We look forward to the positive results this will bring as we support Southern Water in implementing its ambitious investment plan.”

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