The project aims to construct a new membrane bioreactor to increase the plant’s capacity by treating 97 mega litres of wastewater daily. Credit: VINCI.

VINCI Construction’s subsidiaries Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands Projets have secured an A$385m ($236m) contract from Icon Water, the Australian Capital Territory’s water and wastewater service provider. 

The scope of the contract includes the upgrade and extension of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC), which has been operational in Canberra since the late 1970s. 

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The LMWQCC serves as the primary wastewater treatment plant for the Australian Capital Territory and holds the distinction of being the largest inland treatment facility in Australia. 

The collaborative design and build approach will involve engineering company BECA HunterH2O.  

The project aims to construct a new membrane bioreactor to increase the plant’s capacity by treating 97 mega-litres of wastewater daily using innovative membrane treatment technology. 

It aims to upgrade plant treatment capacity and enhance wastewater services for the Canberra community. 

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The joint venture has emphasised a range of environmental protection measures for the project, such as using low-carbon concrete blends to reduce emissions, reusing 90% of on-site materials, powering site offices with renewable energy, and employing 100% recycled water for construction activities.  

This project marks the first in a ten-year work programme and is expected to commence next year, employing up to 250 people at its peak. 

Earlier this month, VINCI Construction secured two contracts totalling €417m ($433m) from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Transport for transport infrastructure projects in the country. 

The first project involves the construction of a new section of the ring road to the east of Prague, aimed at reducing traffic congestion within the capital. 

In September, Seymour Whyte secured two contracts with a combined value of approximately A$340m to upgrade road infrastructure in both Sydney and Melbourne. 

In Sydney, the company will enhance a 3.8km segment of Mamre Road, located to the west of the city and in proximity to the forthcoming international airport.