A joint venture (JV) between Binnies and AECOM has been appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the third-phase expansion of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) in the eastern part of the country.
The facility is claimed to be one of the largest water treatment plants globally, and the third-phase expansion will increase its capacity by up to 96 million gallons per day.
Changi WRP is also a key element of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System and plays an important role in PUB’s used water management strategy.
Under the contract from PUB, Binnies Singapore, which is a part of the RSK Group, and AECOM will carry out preliminary design for the expansion, alongside a cost-benefit analysis to identify the most suitable design approach.
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The work will also involve engineering studies on future expansion planning and environmental assessments, as well as detailed design and supervision of construction.
Binnies Singapore managing director JV board member William Yong said: “The project aims to increase the capacity of the used water treatment facility and improve its overall operational efficiency.
“To achieve this, advanced used water treatment technologies will be introduced, enhancing the site’s efficiency and space utilisation.
“A central focus of our efforts is the development of a future-ready master plan that ensures the long-term sustainability and resilience of Changi WRP.”
AECOM global water business CEO Beverley Stinson said: “We’re excited to embark on a new era of partnership with Binnies, applying our global experience in cutting-edge water reuse and reclamation technologies to the delivery of Changi WRP Phase 3 Expansion.
“Supported by our expertise as the world’s top water design firm, this project will reinforce Singapore’s position as a global leader in advanced used water treatment.”
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By GlobalDataRSK board director Gary Young said: “We are proud to continue being part of Singapore’s Water Story by providing long-term solutions that secure the resilience of this world-class treatment facility and to futureproof the infrastructure, resulting in sustainable, cost-effective and enduring outcomes for Singapore.”
Once completed, the latest expansion of Changi WRP is expected to play a major role in securing a sustainable water supply for Singapore.
This June, AECOM was appointed as the technical adviser and lead consultant for VicGrid.
VicGrid is a newly established Victorian government agency in Australia.
It is responsible for planning and developing energy infrastructure to create a more efficient state electricity grid.
Earlier this month, meanwhile, AECOM was selected by Shomoul Holding as project management consultant and engineer for the second phase of The Avenues – Riyadh, a mixed-use project in North Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.
