AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been appointed as technical advisor and lead consultant, partnering with GHD as a key subconsultant and a team of specialist contractors for VicGrid in Victoria, Australia. A newly established Victorian government agency, VicGrid expects to plan and develop energy infrastructure to ensure a reliable and efficient electricity grid.
In its role as technical advisor, AECOM will provide technical advice and support for the development and delivery of VicGrid’s energy infrastructure program. The core work will include services across the asset lifecycle, such as engineering, and land, planning and environmental approvals, and will include partnering with First Nations subcontractors.
“Our energy specialists have established themselves as trusted advisors for some of the world’s largest power utilities as they drive progress on the energy transition,” said Frank Sweet, chief executive of AECOM’s global Environment business. “We continue to grow our leadership in the energy and power sectors, and we look forward to collaborating with VicGrid to realize more sustainable, reliable energy infrastructure that benefits millions of customers across Victoria.”
Victoria is undergoing a significant transformation to build a next-generation power grid and enable the transition to renewable energy. VicGrid expects to take on coordinating the planning, development and delivery of the state’s Renewable Energy Zones and transmission infrastructure and will lead investment in projects to strengthen and modernize Victoria’s energy grid, including the delivery of transmission required to connect new offshore wind resources to the grid.
“We are excited to work with our partners to support VicGrid in delivering the energy transition and providing safe and affordable power for Victorians,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region. “Our team brings deep technical knowledge and capability, leading environment and energy credentials, and valuable local and global experience to deliver across the entire project lifecycle.”
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