The contract will operate as an alliance contract, a public-private partnership that can bring together SA Water, a State government enterprise, and a joint-venture between Suez Environment and its subsidiary Degremont (holding 50%), and Transfield Services (50%).
This contract represents total revenue of 420 million euros for Suez Environment. The Group and its partner will oversee the entire water cycle, which includes operating and maintaining six water treatment plants, six purification plants, the 16,000-km water network, as well as recycled water schemes and minor capital works.
The contract will last for a period of ten years and includes an optional six-year extension. Jean-Louis Chaussade, CEO of Suez Environment, commented: "This first contract to operate and maintain water facilities in Australia symbolizes a milestone for Suez Environment. Following on from the desalination unit in Melbourne, this new contract reinforces our place in the Australian water market and is in line with our enduring partnership with the country's authorities."
