PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was appointed
by Managing Contractor Lend Lease Building Pty Limited for a major
extension to an existing contract for the New Air Combat Capability
(NACC) facilities project in Australia.
The NACC project is developing new and refurbished facilities on ten
Defence sites around Australia to accommodate the Royal Australian Air
Force’s introduction of the new Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35A
Lightning jets.
Under the terms of the contract extension, Jacobs is providing design
services encompassing structural, security, electrical, mechanical,
civil, traffic, hydraulic, fire and acoustics.
Company officials did not disclose the contract value.
Since mid-2011, Jacobs has been engaged in providing design services to
the initial planning phase of the project. This new appointment extends
the scope to incorporate design for detailed design, final design and
construction support services at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales
and schematic and detailed design at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern
Territory.
The JSF is expected to replace the existing FA-18 fighter aircraft
currently located at RAAF Bases Williamtown and Tindal. This includes
two operational squadrons and a training squadron at RAAF Base
Williamtown, as well as an operational squadron at RAAF Base Tindal.
Purpose built facilities for the aircraft are being constructed at these
sites, including new aircraft pavements, aircraft shelters, working and
training accommodation, hangers and maintenance facilities.
The project’s capital expenditure is expected to be approximately $1
billion (AUD$1.3 billion). Construction at RAAF Base Williamtown
commenced in 2015. Completion of all facilities at the ten Defence sites
is anticipated by 2022.
Group Vice President Michael Shirley said, “This extension represents
recognition not only of Jacobs’ in-depth knowledge and experience in
design services, but also our longstanding, trusted relationship with
Defence. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Lend Lease
to deliver this landmark project for Australia.”
Jacobs
is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical
professional and construction services.
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Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.