Project will complete 26.5-mile Green Line and 20-mile expansion of
the Orange and Blue lines
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2009--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for government
and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has
been awarded a US$19.3-million extension contract, the first of three
possible one-year option periods, from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
to complete the second phase of its light rail expansion program.
The project will complete the 26.5-mile Green Line and expand 20 miles
of the Orange and Blue lines. Under the extension, AECOM will provide a
variety of project control, system integration and staff support
services.
“AECOM has worked closely with DART for nearly two decades," said John
M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. “We are proud
to continue this relationship as we enhance the mass transit systems of
Dallas.”
AECOM’s work on the current light rail contract began during 2002 and
has a value of US$58.1 million to date.
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With 44,000
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
enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments.
A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100
countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period
ended June 30, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be
found at www.aecom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press
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statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any
of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009, and our other reports filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not intend,
and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
NR 09-0903
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
AECOM
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP & Chief Communications
Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com
