Nanterre, December 23, 2024

VINCI wins contract to modernize and expand wastewater treatment facilities in Canberra, Australia

• Modernization and expansion of wastewater treatment facilities
• Increase total factory capacity
• A design-build contract worth 385 million Australian dollars (236 million euros)

Icon Water, water and sanitation service provider in the Australian Capital Territory, has awarded the contract to modernize and extend the control center to Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, both subsidiaries of VINCI Construction. of Lower Molonglo water quality. It is Australia’s largest inland wastewater treatment infrastructure, having been in operation since the late 1970s in Canberra.

On this AUD 385 million (€236 million) contract, the joint venture will work in a collaborative design and build approach – alongside engineering firm BECA HunterH2O – to build a new wastewater treatment plant to to increase the capacity of the existing factory.

The project will build a new membrane bioreactor with a capacity to treat 97 megaliters (ML) of wastewater per day, using innovative membrane treatment technology.

The joint venture is committed to implementing a wide range of measures to protect the environment, including:

• use low-carbon concrete mixes to reduce carbon emissions;
• reuse 90% of materials on site;
• supply its site office with 100% renewable energy;
• use 100% recycled water for construction activities.

The project is the first in a 10-year program of works and is expected to start in 2025 and employ up to 250 people at its peak. It will improve the plant’s treatment capacity and improve wastewater treatment services for the Canberra community.

About VINCI

VINCI is a global player in the concessions, energy and construction sectors, employing 280,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and equipment that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in overall performance, beyond economic and financial results, we are committed to acting responsibly on an environmental and social level. And because our projects are of general interest, we consider that addressing and dialoguing with all our stakeholders is essential in the conduct of our activities. VINCI’s ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, its shareholders, its employees, its partners and society in general. www.vinci.com

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