The Stantec and Jacobs joint venture has been selected by Greater Western Water to support a five-year infrastructure planning and delivery programme across Melbourne’s rapidly growing western region.
The Greater Western Water infrastructure programme is intended to support long-term population growth, strengthen climate resilience and improve delivery of water and wastewater services across western Melbourne.
According to Greater Western Water, the region’s population is forecast to more than double by 2050, increasing pressure on existing infrastructure and utility networks.
Greater Western Water infrastructure programme supports regional growth
The Greater Western Water infrastructure programme will involve planning, engineering and advisory services for a range of water and wastewater projects.
The Stantec and Jacobs joint venture will support option assessments, detailed engineering design and construction support for water and sewer infrastructure, treatment plants and dams.
The programme also includes groundwater and surface water assessments, discharge quality analysis and investigations into contaminated land.
Greater Western Water said the initiative is designed to improve collaboration, efficiency and resilience while supporting reliable utility services for growing communities.
Water infrastructure resilience becomes increasingly important
Urban water utilities are facing growing pressure to expand infrastructure capacity while adapting to climate change, population growth and more extreme weather events.
The programme aims to support resilient infrastructure planning while helping Greater Western Water maintain reliable water and wastewater services across its service area.
Ashok Sukumaran, Australia country leader at Stantec, said the programme reflects the team’s experience delivering water and sewer infrastructure projects designed to support long-term community resilience.
Sinead Giblin, executive vice president at Jacobs, said integrated planning and engineering would support scalable and reliable infrastructure delivery for the region.
Ian Burton, general manager of asset planning and delivery at Greater Western Water, said the partnership would help support future infrastructure planning and delivery across the utility’s service area.
Programme includes social procurement and employment initiatives
In addition to infrastructure delivery, the programme will include social procurement initiatives, engagement with Indigenous-owned businesses and employment pathways for local graduates and job seekers.
The appointment also expands Stantec’s involvement in major international water programmes, including utility infrastructure projects in Queensland and Scotland.
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FAQs
What is the Greater Western Water infrastructure programme?
The programme is a five-year initiative focused on planning and delivering water and wastewater infrastructure across Melbourne’s western region.
Why is Melbourne expanding water infrastructure?
Population growth, urban development and climate pressures are increasing demand for resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across the region.
What services will the Stantec and Jacobs joint venture provide?
The joint venture will provide engineering, planning, advisory and construction support services for water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects.
