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KBR has secured a new four-year contract with SA Water to support the utility’s capital delivery program – one of the South Australian Government’s most significant infrastructure program.

The program will support SA Water's largest-ever period of investment, with approximately $3.3 billion in water infrastructure projects planned over four years.

The new contract, won through a competitive tender, builds on KBR’s 15-year partnership with SA Water, extending the relationship through to 2030.

KBR will support the delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure services for SA Water's 1.8 million customers across South Australia, including dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, bulk water transfer infrastructure, water main replacements, sewer network upgrades, and water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

Margaret Riley, Director of Water, KBR, said the appointment reinforces KBR's position as a trusted partner in the water sector.

"We are proud to have once again been selected by SA Water to continue supporting the capital delivery program. Over the past 15 years, KBR has worked alongside SA Water to design, deliver and project manage some of the most critical water infrastructure projects.

"This contract is a demonstration of our team's experience, technical capability, and unwavering focus on safety, innovation and service excellence. We look forward to working closely with SA Water to deliver lasting benefits for customers, communities and the broader South Australian economy."

Over the past year, the capital delivery team has managed more than 2,000 individual projects, including 69 kilometres of new water mains, a major upgrade of the 132-kilometre Tailem Bend to Keith pipeline, and a desalination plant for the outback town of Marree.

Looking ahead, major programs supported by KBR over the next four years will include:

• South Australia's Housing Roadmap – expanding water and wastewater networks to support an estimated 50,000 new homes across South Australia.

• Infrastructure delivery such as upgrades to the Morgan to Whyalla pipeline, South Australia’s longest water pipeline at 358 kilometres.
   

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From left to right: Emma Goldsworthy, Senior Manager Capital Delivery, SA Water; Peter Seltsikas, General Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure, SA Water; Margaret Riley, Senior Director, Water, KBR; Liam Threadgold CDP Program Director, KBR; Amanda Lewry, Senior Manager Growth, SA Water

Aaron Fowler, KBR's Vice President STS Australia and Asia, said, "Water infrastructure underpins the growth, liveability and economic prosperity of South Australia. KBR is committed to supporting projects that will strengthen water security, enable new housing and industry, and deliver lasting benefits for communities across the state."

What we do in water

Our water team works closely with many of Australia’s water utilities to address critical challenges across the full water cycle. Our broad capabilities enable us to support customers at a holistic level and offer end-to-end solutions, including early phase strategy, technical, engineering, asset management, and market-leading program and portfolio management solutions. Whether it is major pipelines and large pumping stations or advanced water, wastewater and water recycling treatment plants, we provide our customers with smart, sustainable, and resilient solutions that drive a positive, lasting impact on communities.

Learn more about KBR's water solutions here: https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/water/