AECOM Joint Venture Engineering Services for Metro Vancouver’s Iona Island
AECOM, a global infrastructure leader, has announced a joint venture with Jacobs Consultancy Canada to provide preliminary engineering services for Metro Vancouver’s Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. This project aims to enhance the existing facility to meet regulatory standards and ensure the protection of public health and the environment in a growing region.
The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, established in 1963, serves around 750,000 residents and processes approximately 200 billion liters of wastewater annually. Through this upgrade, Metro Vancouver aims to improve water quality, support carbon neutrality objectives, and enhance climate resilience in the region. The joint venture will offer preliminary engineering services, including design and project planning oversight, to ensure significant and sustainable improvements to the treatment facilities with minimal environmental impact and increased operational efficiency.
Beverley Stinson, AECOM’s chief executive of the global Water business, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting Metro Vancouver in its water treatment endeavors. AECOM is dedicated to applying its expertise in advanced water treatment technologies to meet high environmental standards and promote regional sustainability. Richard Barrett, chief executive of AECOM’s Canada region, emphasized their pride in being a trusted partner for this critical upgrade and showcased their deep understanding of the region’s environmental challenges.
AECOM has a long history of collaboration with Metro Vancouver on various water projects, showcasing their commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions in the water, environment, energy, transportation, and building sectors. As a Fortune 500 firm with a revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, AECOM is dedicated to creating a better world through its professional services. For more information about AECOM, visit aecom.com.
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