Arcadis Wins Large Water Management Contract in Brazil
January 21 2010 - 2:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
AMSTERDAM, January 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT:
ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and
management services company, announced today that ARCADIS Logos in
Brazil, in a consortium with a local firm, has signed a large water
management contract with the Brazilian Ministry of National
Integration for the implementation of the Sao Francisco River
Integration Project. The total amount of the awarded contract is
US$ 42 million, ARCADIS Logos' share amounts to US$ 21 million. The
project aims to reduce the chronic water shortage in the
northeastern part of Brazil. Work will include the construction of
two channels of in total 720 km, complemented by aqueducts, tunnels
and reservoirs. This will result in up to 127 m3 of water per
second to be pumped from the Sao Francisco River up to the arid
basins, establishing a reliable source of drinking water with
seasonal surpluses destined for irrigation. ARCADIS Logos'
management and technical support includes the general coordination,
time and cost planning and control, procurement, engineering
supervision, environmental coordination and auditing of the
construction quality control activities performed by third parties.
This contract is an extension of an earlier contract, resulting in
continuity of services from ARCADIS Logos, and its partner, since
the project started in 2005. Project completion is scheduled for
2012, requiring a total investment of US$ 3.4 billion. Some 12
million people living in the arid regions will benefit from it. The
project is being developed across 4 Brazilian states and will
generate 9,100 jobs during construction. A comprehensive
environmental program complements the project, including
archeological site rescue efforts, deployment of water and sewerage
systems in neighboring communities and life improvement for native
Indians and small communities. "This unique project in size,
importance and complexity provides an excellent platform to
demonstrate the breadth of strong capabilities we have within
ARCADIS Logos. We will continue to offer our client integrated
services that will enable a rapid, yet high quality implementation
of this important project", said Manoel da Silva, ARCADIS Logos'
CEO. About ARCADIS: ARCADIS is an international company providing
consultancy, design, engineering and management services in
infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance
mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in
the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs,
implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and
governments. With more than 15,000 employees and over EUR 2.0
billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international
network that is supported by strong local market positions. Visit
us on the internet at: http://www.arcadis.com/ DATASOURCE: ARCADIS
NV CONTACT: For more information please contact: Mark Zellenrath,
Tel: +31-26-3778348 or outside office hours at: +31-650736265 or
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