PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it received a
contract to provide engineering services for a major airside design
program at Melbourne
Airport in Australia.
Company officials did not disclose the contract value.
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is delivering the earthworks,
civil infrastructure, pavement, master grading and drainage design for
the schematic and detailed design phases of the Taxiway Zulu and
Terminal 2 Aprons Project, which involves the provision of a series of
new taxiway, taxi lane and apron infrastructure required to facilitate
future Terminal 2 pier expansion and associated changes to aircraft
configuration.
The Taxiway Zulu and Terminal 2 Apron scope was previously covered by
two separate projects during the recently completed feasibility design
phase, for which Jacobs completed the Taxiway Zulu program and another
international design consultant the Terminal 2 Apron component.
Melbourne Airport has now chosen to bring the two projects together
under one contract for feasibility and detailed design and has selected
Jacobs to undertake the consolidated scope.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Patrick Hill
stated, “The Taxiway Zulu and Terminal 2 Aprons Project is a significant
contract that demonstrates how we leverage Jacobs’ global expertise and
deep knowledge of the Australian market. Our team is working closely
with Melbourne Airport to tailor effective, competitive solutions to
help it increase capacity and capabilities in support of its goals.”
Passenger growth at Melbourne Airport is projected to increase from 30
million to 64 million passengers a year over the next 20 years,
requiring significant expansion of landside, terminal and airside
infrastructure to support expanded schedules and aircraft movement.
Jacobs has worked in more than 80 commercial airports and successfully
delivered major aviation programs with combined construction values
totaling more than $15 billion in the past 15 years. Jacobs was
recognized with a 2014 National Excellence Award from the American
Council of Engineering Companies for its work at O’Hare International
Airport in Chicago.
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.