Thursday 17 December 2020

Jacobs has been appointed to Irish Water's Engineering Design Services Framework to provide technical support on its programme of capital works to deliver improvements to water services throughout Ireland.

The seven-year framework reinforces Jacobs' commitment to supporting Irish Water in upgrading Ireland's water services infrastructure.

Jacobs will provide a range of services and strategic planning support, including feasibility studies, investment planning, site survey and investigation services, stakeholder management, construction contract administration and asset management.

Construction and programme management

By leveraging its global capabilities, Jacobs aims to provide Irish Water a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional, design, construction and programme management.

"Building on our long-standing relationship, this latest award enables us to bring our diverse skills and knowledge to support Irish Water in the delivery of resilient and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure," said Jacobs people and places solutions senior vice-president Europe and digital strategies, Donald Morrison.

"By putting the improvement of social and natural capital at the heart of the solutions we deliver, we hope to establish a lasting legacy that enhances water infrastructure and economic growth in Ireland."

Over the past six years, Jacobs has worked collaboratively with Irish Water to deliver several key projects, including the national water resources plan, sludge hub and satellite dewatering programme and Navan Mid-Meath Water Supply Scheme.