Halcrow has been appointed to the role of owner's engineer for Jordan's critical USD 1 billion water conveyance system.
Jordan is considered one of the ten most water-scarce countries in the world and city residents are subject to severe water restrictions. High population growth and the depletion of groundwater reserves are threatening to aggravate this situation in the future.
The Disi-Mudawarra to Amman water conveyance project aims to provide relief to the capital city Amman by providing around 30 per cent of the city's water requirements. The project is an excellent example of Halcrow's commitment to help develop a water-secure world through its water scarcity strategy.
"This is a great win for Halcrow, particularly during these difficult times," said Philip Bourne, regional director for water and power. "This project will keep us busy for a number of years and will help raise our profile as a leader in the search for solutions to the global water resource crisis.
"We also look forward to developing a strong, long-term working relationship with our client DIWACO as we work together to improve the quality of life for the people of Jordan," he added.
The project involves the construction of a 325km pipeline that will drive water from the Disi-Mudawarra aquifer on the Jordan-Saudi Arabia border to Amman. When complete - in January 2013 - it will ease pressure on existing aquifers and help to ensure water supply continuity and quality.
Included in the scope of work is 55 production wells, 120km of collection piping, 325km of conveyance piping, two pumping stations, four tanks and one reservoir, control valves and operation and maintenance facilities.
With funding from OPIC, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, the project will also create employment opportunities and promote private sector participation in Jordan's future development.
Halcrow is representing the Jordan-based concession company DIWACO, or Disi Water Company, which is wholly owned by Gama Enerji. Worth approximately £5 million to Halcrow Group Ltd, our role as owner's engineer will involve project management, design review and site auditing.
Led by project director Glynn Monks and project manager Blaise Cummings, the Halcrow team will comprise ten on-site engineers, including a chief resident engineer and resident engineer, and various office-based technical experts. The team will also draw on resources from Halcrow's global team as necessary.
Halcrow's presence in Jordan stretches back to the 1970s. The Queen Alia Mausoleum was completed in 1980 and in 1992 the company was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in recognition of its work on the East Wahdat Upgrading Project, which improved the quality of live for people living in 5,000 dwellings.
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Notes to the editor
Halcrow specialises in the provision of professional planning, design and management services for infrastructure development worldwide.
Founded in the UK in 1868, the company has developed into a global consultancy firm with a turnover of approximately £400 million. The firm's 7,500 employees operate from a network of 73 international offices, and are currently contributing to commissions in over 70 countries. Halcrow is an independent company, owned by a trust and an ever-increasing number of employee shareholders.
For further information please contact:
Megan King, communications advisor - Middle East
Halcrow
Tel + 971 (4) 3370380
Email kingmn@halcrow.com
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