AECOM engaged to commence investigation for Northern Metropolis Highway, one of the largest new projects in Hong Kong
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) and its joint venture partner AtkinsRéalis have been selected by Hong Kong's Highways Department to provide technical services for the Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH) project. The NMH will span approximately 23 kilometers, featuring dual three-lane sections and at least 8 major interchanges.
The project will connect Tin Shui Wai in the west to the New Territories North New Town near Ping Che in the east, comprising four main sections. AECOM's scope includes assessing engineering feasibility, alignment options, preliminary design, and conducting various assessments including traffic and environmental impact studies.
The company will implement innovative solutions including digital twins, BIM, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) to ensure cost-effective designs. This strategic corridor aims to enhance east-west connectivity, reduce congestion on existing highways, and support Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) e il suo partner in joint venture AtkinsRéalis sono stati selezionati dal Dipartimento delle Autostrade di Hong Kong per fornire servizi tecnici al progetto Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH). La NMH si estenderà per circa 23 chilometri, con tratti a doppia carreggiata a tre corsie e almeno 8 grandi interscambi.
Il progetto collegherà Tin Shui Wai a ovest con la Nuova Città del Nuovo Territorio Nord vicino a Ping Che a est, suddiviso in quattro sezioni principali. Il ruolo di AECOM comprende la valutazione della fattibilità ingegneristica, le opzioni di tracciato, la progettazione preliminare e la conduzione di diverse valutazioni, inclusi studi sull'impatto ambientale e sul traffico.
L’azienda applicherà soluzioni innovative come digital twins, BIM e Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) per garantire progetti economicamente vantaggiosi. Questo corridoio strategico mira a migliorare la connettività est-ovest, ridurre la congestione sulle autostrade esistenti e supportare lo sviluppo della Northern Metropolis di Hong Kong.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) y su socio en empresa conjunta AtkinsRéalis han sido seleccionados por el Departamento de Carreteras de Hong Kong para proporcionar servicios técnicos en el proyecto Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH). La NMH tendrá una extensión aproximada de 23 kilómetros, con secciones de doble calzada de tres carriles y al menos 8 intercambios principales.
El proyecto conectará Tin Shui Wai en el oeste con la Nueva Ciudad del Nuevo Territorio Norte cerca de Ping Che en el este, compuesto por cuatro secciones principales. El alcance de AECOM incluye la evaluación de la viabilidad técnica, opciones de alineación, diseño preliminar y la realización de diversas evaluaciones, incluyendo estudios de impacto ambiental y de tráfico.
La compañía implementará soluciones innovadoras como gemelos digitales, BIM y Diseño para Fabricación y Montaje (DfMA) para asegurar diseños rentables. Este corredor estratégico busca mejorar la conectividad este-oeste, reducir la congestión en las autopistas existentes y apoyar el desarrollo de la Northern Metropolis de Hong Kong.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM)과 공동 벤처 파트너 AtkinsRéalis가 홍콩 고속도로국에 의해 Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH) 프로젝트의 기술 서비스를 제공할 업체로 선정되었습니다. NMH는 약 23킬로미터에 걸쳐 이중 3차선 구간과 최소 8개의 주요 교차로를 포함합니다.
이 프로젝트는 서쪽의 Tin Shui Wai에서 동쪽의 Ping Che 인근 New Territories North New Town까지 네 개의 주요 구간으로 연결됩니다. AECOM의 역할은 공학적 타당성 평가, 노선 옵션, 예비 설계 및 교통 및 환경 영향 평가를 포함한 다양한 평가를 수행하는 것입니다.
회사는 디지털 트윈, BIM, 제조 및 조립 설계(Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, DfMA) 등 혁신적인 솔루션을 도입하여 비용 효율적인 설계를 보장할 예정입니다. 이 전략적 회랑은 동서 간 연결성을 향상시키고 기존 고속도로의 혼잡을 줄이며 홍콩 Northern Metropolis 개발을 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) et son partenaire en coentreprise AtkinsRéalis ont été sélectionnés par le Département des Routes de Hong Kong pour fournir des services techniques pour le projet Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH). Le NMH s’étendra sur environ 23 kilomètres, comprenant des sections à trois voies doubles et au moins 8 échangeurs principaux.
Le projet reliera Tin Shui Wai à l’ouest à la Nouvelle Ville du Nouveau Territoire Nord près de Ping Che à l’est, composé de quatre sections principales. Le périmètre d’AECOM inclut l’évaluation de la faisabilité technique, les options d’alignement, la conception préliminaire et la réalisation de diverses études, notamment des analyses d’impact sur le trafic et l’environnement.
L’entreprise mettra en œuvre des solutions innovantes telles que les jumeaux numériques, le BIM et la Conception pour la Fabrication et l’Assemblage (DfMA) afin d’assurer des conceptions économiquement efficaces. Ce corridor stratégique vise à améliorer la connectivité est-ouest, réduire la congestion sur les autoroutes existantes et soutenir le développement de la Northern Metropolis de Hong Kong.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) und sein Joint-Venture-Partner AtkinsRéalis wurden vom Straßenbauamt Hongkongs ausgewählt, technische Dienstleistungen für das Projekt Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH) bereitzustellen. Der NMH wird sich über ca. 23 Kilometer erstrecken und über beidseitig dreispurige Abschnitte sowie mindestens 8 große Kreuzungen verfügen.
Das Projekt verbindet Tin Shui Wai im Westen mit der New Territories North New Town nahe Ping Che im Osten und besteht aus vier Hauptabschnitten. AECOMs Aufgaben umfassen die Bewertung der technischen Machbarkeit, Trassenoptionen, Vorentwurf sowie die Durchführung verschiedener Bewertungen, darunter Verkehrs- und Umweltverträglichkeitsstudien.
Das Unternehmen wird innovative Lösungen wie digitale Zwillinge, BIM und Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) einsetzen, um kosteneffiziente Entwürfe zu gewährleisten. Dieser strategische Korridor soll die Ost-West-Verbindung verbessern, die Staus auf bestehenden Autobahnen reduzieren und die Entwicklung der Northern Metropolis in Hongkong unterstützen.
- Secured major infrastructure contract for Hong Kong's Highway Department
- Project strengthens AECOM's position in Hong Kong's transportation sector
- Implementation of innovative technologies demonstrates technical leadership
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Insights
AECOM's joint venture securing the Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH) technical services contract represents a strategically significant win in Hong Kong's infrastructure development pipeline. The 23-kilometer east-west highway featuring dual three-lane sections and at least 8 major interchanges positions AECOM to capture long-term value from Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development initiative.
The engagement scope encompasses comprehensive technical services including engineering feasibility assessment, alignment optimization, preliminary design, and various impact studies. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the project's scale and complexity suggest meaningful contribution to AECOM's project backlog.
Particularly noteworthy is AECOM's implementation of advanced methodologies including digital twins, BIM and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) technologies - showcasing their technical capabilities while potentially enhancing project efficiency and margins through innovation.
This contract reinforces AECOM's established presence in Hong Kong's infrastructure sector, building on their previous involvement in the government's Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads. The NMH's role as one of three major announced road projects suggests potential for additional work as Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development advances.
For investors, this represents the type of core business win that maintains AECOM's position as a leading global infrastructure firm, providing visibility into future revenue streams while demonstrating competitive advantage in securing complex transportation projects.
“We’re proud to partner with the Highways Department to build a smarter and more connected
AECOM and its joint venture partner, AtkinsRéalis, will assess the engineering feasibility and constructability of the alignment, explore other possible alignment options, carry out preliminary design, and conduct assessments on traffic, environmental impact, land acquisition and other aspects. Leveraging the Company’s knowledge of Hong Kong’s New Development Areas, AECOM will adopt innovative solutions and advanced technologies, including digital twins, BIM and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), for cost-effective designs and an accelerated program.
"We recognize the priority of this project for the future of mobility in
The NMH is one of three major road projects announced by the HKSAR Government as part of the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030, a study in which AECOM played a key role. Spanning approximately 23 kilometers, it will link Tin Shui Wai in the west to the New Territories North New Town near Ping Che in the east, further enhancing road connections and alleviating congestion on Yuen Long Highway, San Tin Highway and Fanling Highway.
The NMH will mainly feature dual three-lane sections, at least 8 major interchanges linking existing roads and new development areas. The NMH includes four sections—Tin Shui Wai, San Tin, Kwu Tung, and the New Territories North New Town—forming a new east-west corridor to support future transport infrastructure development in the New Development Areas.
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