Insituform-Australia wins $24.7m water contract

Insituform-Australia, a subsidiary of Aegion, has won a five-year contract from Barwon Water in Victoria, Australia.

Under the $24.7m contract, the company will oversee the cleaning, inspection and installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) products in 6in to 9in-diameter wastewater pipelines.

Job sites will be located throughout Barwon Water’s 5,000 square miles of coverage. Work began in January 2014.

This is Insituform- Australia’s first contract award from Barwon Water, although the company has previously worked for other clients in Victoria. Insituform-Australia expects to add around 16 new positions in addition to the indirect employment of subcontractors and suppliers in the area.

In 2013, Barwon Water implemented its five-year water plan, forecasting capital expenditures of $305m between 2013 and 2018. The company aims to increase the operational life of its pipelines, maintain an acceptable risk of asset failure, and fulfill its obligation to customers to provide reliable services.

Insituform-Australia general manager Daniel Gamboa said that initial meetings have shown that Barwon Water is very proactive and experienced in the area of pipeline rehabilitation.

"Both Barwon Water and Insituform-Australia are committed to safety and quality as well as to working in collaboration to deliver excellent results," Gamboa added.

"This contract allows Insituform-Australia to establish operations in the Melbourne region and pursue opportunities to continue our growth strategy along the Australian east coast. We look forward to this contract being the foundation of significant growth for Insituform-Australia in the Victorian market."