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 a joint venture between AECOM’s Australian business and
Aurecon Design has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to
deliver a component of the required design services for the
US$1.07-billion Moreton Bay Rail project in Australia.
Drawing on AECOM’s business experience in Australia as part of the
successful Trackstar Alliance, Thiess has engaged the joint venture to
undertake the design services contract for civil and structural works,
which includes stations, car parks and access roads, as well as the
design of rail components.
Once complete, the Moreton Bay Rail project will provide a 7.8-mile
dual-track passenger rail line between Petrie and Kippa-Ring, and six
new rail stations at Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Mango Hill
East, Rothwell and Kippa-Ring. The six new stations will also include
commuter parking, kiss and ride, bus connectivity and facilities to
encourage active transport.
“Providing a safe alternative route for residents to commute between the
Moreton Bay region and Brisbane will be our primary focus for this
project, which is projected to significantly alleviate highway traffic,”
said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.
“Having worked on this project’s planning phase, we are excited to
showcase our end-to-end, integrated service offerings.”
Design work for the project has already commenced, with major
construction expected to start in early 2014 and the new line scheduled
to be operational in 2016.
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 Sept. 30, 2013. More information on AECOM and
its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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