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AECOM wins US$38.8-million contract to design airport guideway segment of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project in Hawaii

Dépèche transmise le 26 janvier 2012 par Business Wire

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private sector clients in more than 130 countries around the world, announced today that it has been awarded a US$38.8-million contract to design the airport segment of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project in Hawaii.

“We look forward to leveraging our significant experience on similar projects around the world to advance the sustainable development of Honolulu’s critical transportation infrastructure.”

The company is currently working with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawaii State Department of Transportation to oversee the design-build contracts for the rail system’s first two segments, in addition to the final design for segment three, which is the rail transit project’s airport segment. AECOM will design a 5.2-mile portion of the elevated rail guideway from Aloha Stadium to the Middle Street Transit Center in Kalihi.

“AECOM is honored to work with HART and other local firms in support of this important transportation project,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer. “We look forward to leveraging our significant experience on similar projects around the world to advance the sustainable development of Honolulu’s critical transportation infrastructure.”

The rail system will span 20 miles from East Kapolei to Ala Moana Center, and is slated to open during 2019.

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 $8.0 billion during its fiscal year 2011. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, 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 annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2011, 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.

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