AECOM wins US$60-million Kai Tak redevelopment project in Hong Kong

Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:00am EST
 
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Company to provide design, construction supervision services for landmark site
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional
technical and management support services for government and commercial clients
around the world, announced today that it has won key contracts worth US$60
million from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to provide
infrastructure design and construction supervision consulting services for the
landmark Kai Tak redevelopment project. 

The aim of the effort is to transform the old Kai Tak Airport site into a
vibrant community supported by a variety of commercial, social and recreational
facilities. AECOM`s work will encompass urban design; landscape, road, drainage
and sewerage works; sewage pumping stations; water supply systems; and dredging
and treatment of contaminated sediment. 

"We are proud to contribute our expertise to this landmark project," said John
M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. "This exciting project
provides an excellent example of how AECOM is able to leverage our global
expertise and presence to serve our clients." 

Construction is scheduled to be implemented in phases during 2011. The project`s
public park is expected to be completed during 2012, while the overall effort is
scheduled to be completed during 2018. 

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental and energy. With 44,000 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 enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and
social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than
100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period ended
June 30, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at
www.aecom.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements:All statements in this press release other than
statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of
federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future
operations or expected revenue.Actual results could differ materially from those
projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.Important 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, 2009, 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.

NR 09-1101

AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP & Chief Communications Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009

 

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