Long Beach, Calif., January 21, 2002 -- Earth Tech has won three water projects in the United Kingdom. Two projects came from the Water Service of Northern Ireland, and the third from the East of Scotland Water Authority.
For the Water Service of Northern Ireland, Earth Tech in a joint venture with Farrans Construction of Belfast, Ireland, will design and build the Silent Valley Water Treatment Works facility. The facility will treat water from the Mourne Valley source, an area 35 miles south of Belfast, and will provide more than 34 million gallons of water per day to the Belfast area. The project is valued at $25 million and work is expected to begin in June and be completed by December 2003.
Also awarded from the Water Service of Northern Ireland is the Lough McCrory Water Treatment Works project. Earth Tech will design and build the treatment facility, which is located near Londonderry. The facility will be capable of producing four million gallons of water per day that will service Londonderry and the neighboring area. The Lough McCrory project is valued at more than $14 million and work is scheduled to begin in April.
"This important contract demonstrates the global capabilities and resources within Earth Tech to meet Northern Ireland and Scotland's growing demand for safe and efficient water," said Diane C. Creel, president of Earth Tech. "The awarding of two consecutive contracts in Northern Ireland demonstrates the quality reputation that Earth Tech has earned in this region in providing total water management. Both projects are very important to the people of their respective area and will provide much needed improvements to their current systems."
The East of Scotland Water Authority has awarded Earth Tech a series of water treatment packages valued at an estimated $39 million. These packages consist of 14 individual water projects ranging in value from $300,000 to $14 million. All of the projects involved will be implemented over a period of three years.
"Scotland has committed more than $7 billion for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements," said Creel. "In addition, another $3.3 billion has been slated for future capital improvements. This funding will provide the necessary improvements and upgrades the country needs for its existing infrastructures."
Founded in 1970, Earth Tech (www.earthtech.com) is an international provider of global water management and transportation, engineering and environmental services. Earth Tech is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and employs more than 9.000 people in nearly 200 offices worldwide.
