Greater Western Water has appointed a joint venture between Jacobs and Stantec as its engineering services partner for a five-year infrastructure planning and delivery program aimed at strengthening water services in Melbourne’s fast-growing western region.
Under the agreement, the partnership will support the development of essential water infrastructure as demand increases across the service area. The appointment forms part of Greater Western Water’s wider capital investment strategy over the coming decade and will operate under an integrated project delivery model intended to enhance collaboration and improve long-term outcomes for customers and communities.
The Jacobs-Stantec team will provide engineering and advisory expertise spanning options assessment, as well as functional and detailed design for water and wastewater networks, treatment facilities and dams. Additional scope may include groundwater and surface water assessments, discharge quality analysis, contaminated land investigations, construction support, and the development of engineering standards.
Greater Western Water General Manager of Asset Planning and Delivery Ian Burton said: “This partnership plays an important role in shaping how we plan and design infrastructure, bringing strong expertise to support projects across our service area. We look forward to working together to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and communities with water and sewerage services that are safe, consistent and resilient.”
Jacobs Executive Vice President Sinead Giblin said: “Rapid population growth across Melbourne’s western region requires water infrastructure that can scale efficiently and reliably. By working closely with Greater Western Water and the program teams, we’re bringing together integrated planning, technical expertise and innovation to support sustainable, resilient water networks and treatment systems that serve communities now and into the future.”
Stantec Australia Country Leader Ashok Sukumaran said the initiative would support sustainable infrastructure development while helping protect Melbourne’s water resources amid climate pressures and continued population growth.
Beyond infrastructure delivery, the program includes social procurement measures, engagement with Indigenous-owned businesses, and employment pathways for local workers and graduates.
The appointment follows Greater Western Water’s recent selection of Thrive, a joint venture between AECOM and Aurecon, as strategic planning partner for the same five-year infrastructure planning and delivery program, reflecting the utility’s broader multi-partner approach to infrastructure development across its service area.
