Mott MacDonald Group acquires AWT Water

Management, engineering and development consultant company Mott MacDonald has acquired AWT Water, a water technology and consulting company based in New Zealand and Australia.

The acquisition of AWT Water is part of Mott MacDonald’s business strategy to broaden its services in the Australasia region.

AWT Water is a technology and consulting company that provides services across the water sectors of collection, conveyance, treatment, reuse and residuals incorporating water, wastewater (industrial and municipal) and stormwater.

Core services include network monitoring, project planning and management, modelling, design, commissioning and optimisation.

Recently, AWT supported the expansion of the Rotorua treatment plant and implemented a new membrane water-treatment facility for Taupo to remove arsenic from source waters.

In addition, AWT developed the H2Knowhow middleware data management platform, which is now being used by several water utilities across the region.

Mott MacDonald chairman Keith Howells said, "AWT adds a strong water capability to our existing New Zealand business in buildings and transport as part of our strategy to build a multi-sector business. It strengthens our water expertise in Australia and throughout the region. AWT’s specialist focus on the science and technology of water also enhances Mott MacDonald’s technical edge for the benefit of projects worldwide."

AWT executive director Steve Couper said, "Becoming part of a global company is great news for our staff and our clients. There will be opportunities for our team to work on challenging agenda setting projects and our clients will benefit from the international knowledge, experience and expertise the Group possesses. It provides us with a fantastic platform to expand our services and the business in the region."