Icon Water, the Australian Capital Territory’s supplier of water and wastewater services, has awarded Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands Projets—both subsidiaries of VINCI Construction—the contract to upgrade and extend the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Center. This facility is Australia’s largest inland wastewater treatment infrastructure, operational since the late 1970s in Canberra.
Under the 385 million AUD (€236 million) contract, the joint venture will adopt a collaborative design and build approach with engineering firm BECA HunterH2O to construct a new wastewater treatment facility, increasing the plant’s capacity.
The project includes constructing a new membrane bioreactor capable of treating 97 Mega Litres (ML) of wastewater daily using innovative membrane treatment technology.
The joint venture has committed to several environmental measures, including:
- Using low-carbon concrete blends to reduce carbon emissions.
- Reusing 90% of materials on-site.
- Powering the site office with 100% renewable energy.
- Utilizing 100% recycled water for construction activities.
This project is the first in a 10-year program and is expected to begin in 2025, employing up to 250 people at its peak. It aims to upgrade plant treatment capacity and improve wastewater services for the Canberra community.
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