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AECOM highlights the importance of sustainable resource management on World Water Day
16th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management on the occasion of the UN World Water Day (WWD) on 22 March. This is an... 


LED lighting solution for Western Cape towns
11th March 2022

The picturesque Western Cape towns of Ashton and Montagu have undergone an LED streetlighting upgrade, where old HID technology was replaced with an energy-efficient LED lighting solution. BEKA... 


Sustainable Legacies allows AECOM to deliver a better world
3rd March 2022

Premier infrastructure delivery company AECOM has sustainability at the heart of its business with its Sustainable Legacies strategy for reaching ambitious environmental, social and governance... 


AECOM celebrates increased diversity, inclusivity across the Middle East and Africa
28th February 2022

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, global trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM highlights that its workforce is the most diverse it has ever been. This reflects... 


Successful Tema expansion shows value of investing in port infrastructure
17th February 2022

Investment in ports is always positive, as it drives trade and creates opportunities for both social and economic growth. “A perfect example is the recently completed port facility in Ghana at... 


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Harbours need private sector investment
4th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Owing to South African harbours having faced challenges in attracting financial investment on a public–private partnership basis, they have not been able to enhance operating performance and... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction of permanent housing, a visitors’ lodge and associated infrastructure at the Polihali Village is set to start this month. 


Architects, engineers collaborate to design and build the infrastructure of the future
18th January 2022

Globally-trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM fosters a multidisciplinary environment in which architects and engineers work side by side. “It is a very collaborative approach and creates a... 


AECOM to leverage ‘Think and Act Globally’ strategy to unlock growth in 2022
12th January 2022

As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, AECOM is justifiably proud of its involvement with the Tema Port expansion project in Ghana. One of the biggest infrastructure projects of its... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has awarded the construction contract for the Katse Village upgrades. 


Awards, commendations galore for AECOM at major industry awards
25th November 2021

The world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is passionate about the development of South Africa. It delivers technical excellence on infrastructure projects for private and public... 


AECOM focuses on community development in major R573 upgrade project for SANRAL
25th November 2021

Globally-trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is supporting the creation of significant opportunities for skills transfer, development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and... 


Ashton Arch bridge
24th November 2021

The newly completed Ashton Arch in the Western Cape is South Africa’s first concrete tied-arch bridge constructed using the transverse launching method. The new bridge replaced an existing... 


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High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received state government approval. 


AECOM’s cost management expertise plays a key role in project success
11th November 2021

The aim of a cost management service is not simply to monitor costs, but to control them as well. Trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has been providing its Africa-based clients with cost... 


Consulting engineering firms realise exceptional projects in a difficult year
11th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) and professional services multinational Aon South Africa on November 10 recognised excellence in the consulting engineering fraternity... 


AECOM wins ENR Global Best Projects Award 2021 for Tema Port
9th November 2021

Premier infrastructure delivery company AECOM has won the ENR Global Best Projects Awards 2021 – Best Airport/Port for Tema Port Expansion Project Phase One in Ghana. The project was submitted in... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
5th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African and Lesotho water Ministries have agreed to fast-track Phase II of the  Lesotho Highlands Water Project to ensure security of supply to the Integrated Vaal River System. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has approved a $86.72-million loan to co-finance the second phase of the project. 


AECOM launches 32nd edition of its Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide 2021/22
11th October 2021

Integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM has launched its Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide 2021/22. “Celebrating its 32nd edition, this guide forms part of our commitment to... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has signed a long-term mining services agreement with contractor Mine Site Construction Services for the Coburn project. 


Successful transverse launch of Ashton Arch bridge a South African first
7th October 2021

The newly-completed Ashton Arch is South Africa’s first concrete tied-arch bridge constructed using a transverse launching method. Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM was responsible for all... 


Kim Timm clinches major award at The Big 5 Women in Construction Awards 2021
4th October 2021

A dedicated structural engineer who is passionate about the role of women in civil engineering, Kim Timm (Pr. Eng.), Executive – Structures, Buildings and Places at AECOM was announced as the Woman... 


Looming landfill crisis faces South Africa’s largest metros
14th September 2021

It is no surprise that Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town all have less than ten years of useful landfill life left, as waste management is the least prioritised municipal service in most South... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

First heavy mineral concentrate production project is on track for the December quarter of 2022. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Develeopment Authority has reached a milestone in the construction of Phase II LHWP, with the break through of two diversion tunnels on August 16. 


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Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Oz Minerals has approved a A$600-million investment in its Prominent Hill operation. 


Aerial view of the LHWP in Lesotho
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction tender process for the Polihali dam has marked the start of the final construction phase of the water transfer component under the project. 


New Director of Architecture (Africa) at AECOM highlights the importance of diversity
22nd July 2021

New Director of Architecture (Africa) at AECOM highlights the importance of diversity 22 July 2021: The multidisciplinary work environment at infrastructure consulting firm AECOM presents unique... 


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Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet Freight Rail has approved the technical layout for a private rail terminal and private rail siding at the Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway. 


Women engineers at AECOM play a key role in uplifting local communities
23rd June 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

If you are passionate about improving the day-to-day lives of communities by delivering great design solutions, then engineering is both a challenging and rewarding career to follow. Key to this is... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
11th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have concluded two loan facility agreements for the implementation of the project. 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has advertised the tender for the construction of the Polihali transfer tunnel. 


DEAN NARAINSAMY We are losing key resources and skills sets to emigration
Construction turnaround requires collaboration
21st May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Partnerships between the private and public sectors are paramount to turning the built environment and construction sectors around in South Africa, says engineering firm Aecom Africa programme cost... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

NRW Holdings Group’s subsidiary, Primero, has been appointed to build the processing facilities at the project. 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the LHWP Phase II has been released. 


The building achieved an As-Built 6-Star Green Star-rating, which is the highest GBCSA sustainability accreditation
Managing green-building strategies during construction crucial for ratings
9th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Constantly managing, monitoring and aligning construction costs against budget when implementing Green Star sustainable building-rating initiatives helps developers to achieve the objective... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the LHWP Phase 2 – the Senqu River bridge – has been released. 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the biggest of three bridges that will span the Polihali reservoir and that will be built as part of the Phase II has been released. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral sands developer Strandline Resources has secured $60-million in debt funding for the Coburn mineral sands project. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed Strandline Resources has signed a 15-year electricity supply agreement for its Coburn project with Pacific Energy subsidiary Contract Power Australia. 


Tower and Rail copper project, Canada
Tower and Rail copper project, Canada
19th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has determined that the project has technical and financial merit. 


High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
19th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Queensland Coordinator General has approved Alpha HPA’s plans for an high-purity alumina plant, in the Gladstone State Development Area. 


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