AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE:ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced
today that it has been awarded a three-year contract to provide
engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) and
project-close-out services for up to 15 separate infrastructure projects
in regions around Cape Town, Postmasburg and Saldanha, South Africa.
The proposed projects include:
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Rail and material-handling infrastructure for a new railroad car
rotary dumper in Saldanha
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Expansion of the container terminal in the Port of Cape Town
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New iron ore train-loading facilities at Postmasburg
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Fire-suppression system upgrades at various locations
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Resurfacing of various berths in the Port of Cape Town
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New-build port buildings
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Numerous building upgrades and expansions
AECOM teams from Africa, Australia and North America are collaborating
to deliver the projects for Transnet SOC Limited, a South African
state-owned company that is responsible for freight rail, port, fuel
pipelines and other major infrastructure improvements.
“This series of projects serves as a great example of the breadth of
capabilities and expertise that AECOM teams around the world bring to
our clients,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive
officer. “These projects also showcase AECOM’s global presence, as our
local employees deliver outstanding services, while leveraging the
knowledge of our people globally. Building on our ongoing relationship
with Transnet from projects such as the proposed Durban Digout Port, our
integrated team is eager to continue partnering with this key client to
implement critical infrastructure improvements.”
Each of the projects has a construction value of up to US$150 million,
or a total construction value of approximately US$2.2 billion, and AECOM
estimates its fees on the projects to total up to approximately US$30
million.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global
reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM
serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of
$8.2 billion during the 12 months ended June 30, 2013. More information
on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
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factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM
does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any
forward-looking statement.
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