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Cision Canada
10 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
AtkinsRéalis appointed in UK to deliver Anglian Water's biggest ever investment program Français
MONTREAL, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the globe, has been appointed program delivery partner in a £1 billion agreement to deliver Anglian Water Services' biggest ever investment program over the next 15 years, including the delivery of two new reservoirs in the East of England. AtkinsRéalis will support Anglian Water Services, a major UK water company, in a joint venture with Mace Group and Turner & Townsend, which is set to last until 2040, covering the water company's entire investment program. As part of the joint venture, AtkinsRéalis, Mace Group and Turner & Townsend will provide full multidisciplinary services and integrate with internal teams to oversee pipelines including major projects and maintenance schemes, as part of a more customer and cost-efficient approach. Anglian Water Services is the largest water and water recycling company in England and Wales by geographic area 1 and the JV is set to deliver a full scope of work from strategic resource projects to network upgrades and asset maintenance, environmental and climate resilience and two new reservoirs in the Fens and Lincolnshire. "The agreement with Anglian Water Services is one of the largest contracts of its type to date 2 in the UK water sector. We have a wealth of industry expertise to draw on within the region, and globally, thanks to our leading position in the water market over recent years," said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis. "The provision of a secure, resilient and clean water supply is central to both economic growth and the sustainability of our environment - as program delivery partner we are well placed to support Anglian Water Services in realizing that ambition." The program delivery partnership is being launched to meet the expected increase in demand on water supply in the East of England where Anglian Water Services provides water and water recycling services to almost seven million people 3. The region's population is set to grow by more than 700,000 people by 2043 4 requiring a wide-ranging program of infrastructure and environmental upgrades to support this expansion. "This is a transformative period of record investment 5 in the UK water sector. Working at the forefront of asset management and infrastructure upgrades, we are well positioned with market leading capabilities and experience to deliver this ambitious investment program with our JV partners," said Chris Ball, President for UK & Ireland, AtkinsRéalis. "We put collaboration at the heart of our bid for the program delivery partner role and that will continue to be a guiding principle as we embrace this unique opportunity to work across Anglian Water Services' entire, wide-ranging capital investment program and help deliver improved services for their customers for generations to come." About AtkinsRéalis Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements References in this press release to the "Company", "AtkinsRéalis", "we", us" and "our" mean, as the context may require, AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. or all or some of its subsidiaries or joint arrangements or associates. 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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Robotic arm fitted inside nuclear glovebox for first time
A robotic arm has been fitted and operated inside an active nuclear glovebox for the first time. The project was completed by a group of robotics experts at Sellafield. Sellafield had a major challenge of safely cleaning up and disposing of hundreds of unused nuclear gloveboxes, some of which are up to 60 years old and still pose a risk to workers and the environment. However, a demonstration project at the site has successfully proven that a robotic arm can be retrofitted to a nuclear glovebox and thus reduce the risk to operators. The project, named the Risk Reduction of Glovebox Operations (RrOBO), is a joint effort among Sellafield Ltd., Atkins Réalis, Cavendish Nuclear, and Taylor Kightley Engineering. It is classed as an Active Demonstrator project, where Sellafield Ltd works closely with suppliers to identify key clean-up challenges and to design, test, install, and demonstrate potential technological solutions. The key component of this project is the AtkinsRéalis Remote Glovebox Operations (ARGO) system, which can be inserted into an existing glovebox and safely controlled remotely by operators. The robotic arm inside the glovebox (Image: Sellafield Ltd) After months of designing and off-site testing, the system was incorporated into two gloveboxes at Sellafield's MOX Active Demonstration Facility. Engineers operated the robotic system while operators provided critical interface support and feedback. This maximised learning to guide future developments. The demonstration proved that the robot could successfully carry out a complex series of precise glovebox tasks while maintaining full containment integrity. Thus, it can now be used on other legacy gloveboxes at Sellafield to broaden its range of applications and assist in accelerating decommissioning work across the site and other NDA Group sites. Nicholas Clarke, Sellafield Ltd's remediation technology and innovation lead, said: "RrOBO has delivered outstanding results, completing months ahead of schedule and significantly under budget. "It demonstrates the viability of robotic glovebox operations and shows what we can achieve when we enable our teams to collaborate, think freely, and innovate together. "And we've gained valuable insight into how this technology can be scaled up to support the wider Sellafield mission and help other nuclear sites across the UK and globally." Robert Marwood, AtkinsRéalis' head of robotics and technology, said: "Removing hands from gloveboxes is a key challenge for the nuclear industry, and we're proud to be helping to drive change and improve safety. The robotic machine created at Sellafield (Image: Sellafield Ltd) "This collaboration is a great demonstration of how solutions from other industries can be integrated into the nuclear sector in a lean and agile manner. "By driving innovation, we can make nuclear operations safer and more efficient." Kate Canning, head of research and development at the NDA, said: "RrOBO is a fantastic example of using robotic technologies to reduce risks, eliminate manual handling hazards, and enhance efficiency. "The demonstrator project has shown the real potential of the technology to be transferred more widely across NDA group."
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
AECOM to enhance mobility across the Greater Bay Area by delivering the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai)
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 July 2025 - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the consultancy agreement by the Highways Department of the HKSAR Government for the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) (HSWRL). This cross-boundary railway project, a key initiative under the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy, will significantly enhance connectivity across the Greater Bay Area, particularly between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. "We're proud to support Highways Department as it expands its world-class railway network for greater regional mobility," said Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM's global Transportation business. "Our teams have delivered some of Hong Kong's most transformative railway projects, and we look forward to applying our expertise as the world's top rail and mass transit firm to realize this complex infrastructure initiative." HSWRL will contribute to a more sustainable urban environment while fostering economic integration, cultural exchange, improved accessibility across the region, and facilitating Hong Kong's better integration into the national development. A trip from Hung Shui Kiu to Qianhai will only take approximately 15 minutes — an improvement that supports the development of a "one-hour living circle" in the Greater Bay Area and facilitates cross-boundary commuting. "This award reflects the global experience, Mainland-Hong Kong cross-border expertise and deep sector knowledge that our integrated team brings to complex infrastructure projects," said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. "Having worked extensively on key projects in the region, we are honored to collaborate with the HKSAR Government on this vital cross-boundary link. By combining our technical excellence with a proven track record, we remain committed to achieving the highest standards of service for our clients." The consultancy agreement covers investigation, design and construction for the approximately 7.3-kilometer Hong Kong Section of the HSWRL, which will connect Hung Shui Kiu to the boundary with Shenzhen. The full railway will span around 18.1 kilometers, including 10.8 kilometers in Shenzhen, comprehensively integrating metro networks across the western regions of both cities. To maximize efficiency, transparency and quality, the project will adopt a single Common Data Environment (CDE) and a unified Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform across all project stages, supporting collaboration and cost-effective, timely outcomes. The project is among the strategic transport initiatives highlighted in Hong Kong's 2023 Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint. AECOM contributed to the development of this long-term vision through its involvement in the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030, helping to shape the region's future transport network and advancing greater integration within the Greater Bay Area. In addition to this strategic support, AECOM has delivered numerous high-profile railway projects across Hong Kong, including Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Shatin to Central Link and Tuen Mun South Extension. Hashtag: #AECOM #HongKongShenzhenWestRailLink #HSWRL #NorthernMetropolis #Transportation The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at AECOM
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
AECOM to enhance mobility across the Greater Bay Area by delivering the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai)
Article content DALLAS — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the consultancy agreement by the Highways Department of the HKSAR Government for the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) (HSWRL). This cross-boundary railway project, a key initiative under the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy, will significantly enhance connectivity across the Greater Bay Area, particularly between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Article content 'We're proud to support the Highways Department as it expands its world-class railway network for greater regional mobility,' said Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM's global Transportation business. 'Our teams have delivered some of Hong Kong's most transformative railway projects, and we look forward to applying our expertise as the world's top rail and mass transit firm to realize this complex infrastructure initiative.' Article content HSWRL will contribute to a more sustainable urban environment while fostering economic integration, cultural exchange, improved accessibility across the region, and facilitating Hong Kong's better integration into national development. A trip from Hung Shui Kiu to Qianhai will only take approximately 15 minutes—an improvement that supports the development of a 'one-hour living circle' in the Greater Bay Area and facilitates cross-boundary commuting. Article content 'This award reflects the global experience and deep sector knowledge that our integrated team brings to complex infrastructure projects,' said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. 'Having worked extensively on key projects in the region, we are honored to collaborate with the HKSAR Government on this vital cross-boundary link. By combining our technical excellence with a proven track record, we remain committed to achieving the highest standards for our clients.' Article content The consultancy agreement covers investigation, design and construction for the approximately 7.3-kilometer Hong Kong Section of the HSWRL, which will connect Hung Shui Kiu to the boundary with Shenzhen. The full railway will span around 18.1 kilometers, including 10.8 kilometers in Shenzhen, comprehensively integrating metro networks across the western regions of both cities. To maximize efficiency, transparency and quality, the project will adopt a single Common Data Environment (CDE) and a unified Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform across all project stages, supporting collaboration and cost-effective, timely outcomes. Article content The project is among the strategic transport initiatives highlighted in Hong Kong's 2023 Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint. AECOM contributed to the development of this long-term vision through its involvement in the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030, helping to shape the region's future transport network and advancing greater integration within the Greater Bay Area. In addition to this strategic support, AECOM has delivered high-profile railway projects across Hong Kong, including Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Shatin to Central Link. Article content About AECOM Article content AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. 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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman expected to award Al Jabal Al Aali consultancy contract in Q3
Oman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is expected to award the master plan and detailed design contract for its Al Jabal Al Aali mountain destination project in Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the third quarter of 2025, a source aware of the details said. The tender for consultancy services was issued on 12 June 2025, with a submission deadline of 10 July 2025, 'The contract award is expected in August 2025,' the source told Zawya Projects. The scope of services includes detailed masterplan and infrastructure design for Al Jabal Al Aali, encompassing planning, architecture, engineering and infrastructure design, tender preparation, tender launch, and award for both infrastructure and building elements. The high-altitude destination, spread over an area of 11.8 square kilometres, integrates residential, hospitality and multi-functional elements across three villages - Eastern Souq Village, Western Cliff Village, and Wadi Al Harbi Village. It will offer 2,500 residential units and accommodate more than 10,000 residents. The project is slated for completion by the fourth quarter of 2029. Canada-based AtkinsRéalis won a preliminary master plan ideas competition and was commissioned by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for the preparation of the vision and concept masterplan, according to the firm's website. (Reporting by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
