AECOM joint venture to provide engineering services for Metro Vancouver’s Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
AECOM and Jacobs Consultancy Canada's joint venture has been selected by Metro Vancouver for preliminary engineering services on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. The plant, built in 1963, serves 750,000 residents and processes 200 billion liters of wastewater annually. The upgrade aims to meet regulatory requirements, improve water quality, support carbon neutrality objectives, and enhance climate resilience. The joint venture will provide design and project planning oversight, focusing on sustainable improvements while minimizing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.
AECOM e la joint venture di Jacobs Consultancy Canada sono stati selezionati da Metro Vancouver per servizi di ingegneria preliminare per l'
AECOM y la empresa conjunta de Jacobs Consultancy Canada han sido seleccionados por Metro Vancouver para servicios de ingeniería preliminar en la
AECOM과 Jacobs Consultancy Canada의 합작투자 회사가 메트로 밴쿠버에 의해 아이오나 섬 하수 처리장 업그레이드의 기초 엔지니어링 서비스를 제공하기 위해 선정되었습니다. 1963년에 건설된 이 처리장은 75만 명의 주민에게 서비스를 제공하며 연간 2000억 리터의 하수를 처리합니다. 업그레이드의 목표는 규제 요건을 충족하고, 수질을 개선하며, 탄소 중립 목표를 지원하고, 기후 회복력을 강화하는 것입니다. 이 합작투자는 환경 영향을 최소화하고 운영 효율성을 높이는 동시에 지속 가능한 개선에 중점을 두고 설계 및 프로젝트 계획 감독을 제공할 것입니다.
AECOM et la joint-venture de Jacobs Consultancy Canada ont été sélectionnés par Metro Vancouver pour des services d'ingénierie préliminaire dans le cadre de l'amélioration de l'usine de traitement des eaux usées de Iona Island. L'usine, construite en 1963, sert 750 000 habitants et traite 200 milliards de litres d'eaux usées chaque année. L'amélioration vise à répondre aux exigences réglementaires, à améliorer la qualité de l'eau, à soutenir les objectifs de neutralité carbone et à renforcer la résilience climatique. La joint-venture fournira la supervision de la conception et de la planification du projet, en se concentrant sur des améliorations durables tout en minimisant l'impact environnemental et en améliorant l'efficacité opérationnelle.
AECOM und die Joint Venture von Jacobs Consultancy Canada wurden von Metro Vancouver für vorbereitende Ingenieurdienstleistungen zum Upgrade der Kläranlage Iona Island ausgewählt. Die 1963 gebaute Anlage bedient 750.000 Einwohner und verarbeitet jährlich 200 Milliarden Liter Abwasser. Das Upgrade zielt darauf ab, regulatorische Anforderungen zu erfüllen, die Wasserqualität zu verbessern, die Ziele der Kohlenstoffneutralität zu unterstützen und die Klimaanpassungsfähigkeit zu erhöhen. Die Joint Venture wird die Planung und Projektüberwachung übernehmen und dabei nachhaltige Verbesserungen fokussieren, während sie die Umweltbelastung minimiert und die Betriebseffizienz steigert.
- Secured new contract for preliminary engineering services with Metro Vancouver
- Project builds on existing relationship with Metro Vancouver, demonstrating strong client retention
- Expands presence in growing water infrastructure market
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The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade represents a significant infrastructure project that strengthens AECOM's position in the water treatment sector. The project's scale is substantial, serving 750,000 residents and processing 200 billion liters of wastewater annually. This contract win adds to AECOM's growing portfolio of water infrastructure projects and demonstrates the company's continued success in securing large-scale municipal contracts.
The project aligns with increasing global investment trends in sustainable infrastructure and environmental compliance, positioning AECOM favorably in the expanding water treatment market. While specific contract values weren't disclosed, similar large-scale wastewater treatment upgrades typically range in the hundreds of millions of dollars, potentially providing meaningful revenue contributions over the project lifecycle.
The joint venture with Jacobs enhances project execution capabilities and risk sharing, while building upon AECOM's existing relationship with Metro Vancouver through previous projects like the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
“As Metro Vancouver continues to invest in its water treatment facilities, we’re ready to support them as the industry’s top Water design firm,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of AECOM’s global Water business. “Aligned with global trends toward investment in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including in solving global water supply challenges, our team is excited to apply our expertise in advanced water treatment technologies to the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, ensuring it meets the highest environmental standards and supports regional sustainability.”
Built in 1963, the plant serves approximately 750,000 residents and processes about 200 billion liters of wastewater annually. Through the plant upgrades, Metro Vancouver aims to ensure the project will improve water quality, support the region’s carbon neutrality objectives and enhance climate resilience. The joint venture will provide preliminary engineering services, including design and project planning oversight. The project intends to provide significant and sustainable improvements to the treatment facilities whilst minimizing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.
“We’re proud to serve as a trusted partner on this critical upgrade, which builds on several recent water and wastewater treatment projects our teams are delivering for Metro Vancouver,” said Richard Barrett, chief executive of AECOM’s
AECOM has long history of collaboration with Metro Vancouver on some of its most complex water projects, including the Stoney Creek Trunk Sewer Upgrade and North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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