Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INSU)
announced today that Sydney Water has awarded its Asia Pacific operation
two contracts for small and medium diameter sewer and stormwater
pipeline rehabilitation. The combined three-year term contracts are
Insituform’s largest award in Australia to date and have a budgeted
value of US$27.0 million, with the potential for additional work.
The awards are part of Sydney Water’s SewerFix Program, which is a
three-year sewer rehabilitation program designed to protect public
health and reduce the number of sewage overflows reaching the
environment. Insituform’s US$27.0 million contract is a portion of the
US$70.0 million award shared by three contractors.
During the next three years, Insituform will employ over 50 employees in
the Sydney area. Insituform will also work with local subcontractors to
complete these projects.
Insituform® CIPP (cured-in-place pipe), Insituform’s core
technology, and the iPlus Infusion™ lining system, Insituform’s next
generation CIPP solution, will be used to rehabilitate pipelines in
urban, coastal, national park and environmentally sensitive areas.
Sydney Water, Australia’s largest water utility covering over 12,700
square kilometers, provides drinking water, recycled water, wastewater
services and stormwater services to more than four million people.
Daniel Gamboa, Insituform Pacific’s General Manager - Australia, said,
"We have completed over 25 pipeline rehabilitation projects during the
past two years in Australia and continue to expand our capabilities in
this market as well as provide innovative solutions which were not
previously available to our customers. We congratulate Sydney Water on
their ambitious environmental and economic sewer rehabilitation program
and look forward to working with them on these projects.”
"Over the past two years, we have delivered a diverse range of gravity
and pressure pipe rehabilitation projects as a joint venture partner
with VSL International Ltd. In order to expand our visibility in the
Asia Pacific market, we have established Insituform Pacific Pty. Ltd.
and Insituform Asia Ltd. as wholly owned subsidiaries of Insituform
Technologies, Inc. We currently have operations in Australia, Hong Kong,
Singapore and India and are excited about our growth opportunities,”
remarked Daniel Cowan, Insituform’s Vice President - Asia/Pacific. Mr.
Cowan relocated to Hong Kong earlier this year.
For photography, an interview, or more information on the CIPP process
and how it works, please contact Aura Joyce at 636-530-8775 or ajoyce@insituform.com.
About Insituform
Insituform Technologies, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of
proprietary technologies and services for rehabilitating sewer, water,
energy and mining piping systems and the corrosion protection of
industrial pipelines. More information about the Company can be found on
its internet site at www.insituform.com.
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