ASHGHAL, the country’s Public Works Authority (PWA), awarded AECOM the contract for southern Qatar as part of a larger US$14-billion program to develop the city’s infrastructure, local roads and drainage.
AECOM will provide the following services: data collection; planning; coordination; liaising with stakeholders; permit review; inspection of traffic diversions; option studies; design; construction supervision; and other consultancy services.
“We are delighted to expand our involvement as visionaries and thought leaders in Qatar, as well as continue our partnership with ASHGHAL to improve the country’s infrastructure,” said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio. “This is an exciting time for Qatar and its residents. Our talented team of transportation experts takes great pride in collaborating to solve the challenges that a project of this scale and complexity will demand.”
Work on the contract is set to begin immediately.
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Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
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