Confluence Water JV to deliver services for Sydney Water

CONFLUENCE WATER JV TO DELIVER SERVICES FOR SYDNEY WATER Downer EDI Limited (Downer) announced that Confluence Water Pty Ltd (Confluence Water), a joint venture consisting of Downer, Broadspectrum and Jacobs, has been announced as one of three consortia to deliver services under Sydney Water's Partnering for Success program. Confluence Water will deliver design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services in Sydney Water's North region, which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire. Confluence Water is responsible for the maintenance, renewal and upgrade of existing assets in the region, as well as the construction of new assets, such as pipelines, pump stations and wastewater treatment plants. The program of work will be delivered over a 10-year period, with a review at the five-year mark to assess each consortium's performance. Sydney Water estimates the total value of the contract is approximately $2 billion. Confluence Water will support Sydney Water in delivering world-class services to over one million people living in the North region by driving innovation in design, construction and asset management, as well as providing opportunities within the local communities in which we operate. The Chief Executive Officer of Downer, Grant Fenn, said Downer had a long and successful history of safely delivering water infrastructure projects for its customers. "Downer is very pleased to be selected for such a significant long-term partnership," Mr Fenn said. "We look forward to working closely with Sydney Water and our joint venture partners to deliver these vital services to the growing region of Northern Sydney." End CA:00346417 For:DOW Type:GENERAL Time:2019-12-20 13:37:28