LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 14, 2012-- AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 130 countries around the world, announced today that a joint venture in which it participates has been awarded a US$62.3-million design-build contract for Rhode Island’s Lawton Valley Water Treatment Plant and upgrade of the state’s Station No. 1 plant in Newport.

Under the contract, the AECOM joint venture team will deliver comprehensive design-build services for the two water treatment plants, including permitting, design, construction, start-up and commissioning. For Station No. 1, the team will upgrade the existing 9-million-gallons-per-day plant. The 7-million-gallons-per-day Lawton Valley plant will be demolished and replaced with a new, compact building.

“AECOM is excited to partner with the City of Newport to provide innovative solutions for its long-range water quality goals,” said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio. “This is another example of AECOM’s successful commitment to the highest standards for client service and solutions.”

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.1 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2011. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

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Source: AECOM Technology Corporation

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