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SMEC
to
support
the
Next
Generation
for
Delivery
(NG4D)
Program
for
Urban
Utilities
September 9, 2025
SMEC, Mott MacDonald and Fulton Hogan have been appointed by Urban Utilities as one of two Delivery Groups for the Next Generation for Delivery (NG4D) program in South East Queensland, Australia. This 5 + 3 + 2 year collaborative framework will transform water and wastewater capital delivery across the region.

As one of Australia’s largest water distributors, Urban Utilities provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 1.6 million customers. NG4D will shape water solutions, program development and delivery in a way that delivers strategic outcomes and enriches the quality of life for connected communities and future generations.

 

 

   

 

Location

Queensland, Australia

Sector
Water & Environment
"Our team is passionate about working closely with Urban Utilities and partners. Many of our team have dedicated their careers to supporting UU and are thrilled to build on these relationships, integrate more closely with planning and embrace a long-term view together”.
— Sarah Board, Regional Director – Water Infrastructure (Australia and New Zealand), SMEC

As delivery partners, SMEC, Mott MacDonald and Fulton Hogan share the ambition to build an integrated and collaborative value chain delivering Urban Utilities critical outcomes through service excellence over the coming decade.

Urban Utilities Chief Executive Officer, Paul Arnold, said the partners will play a key role in shaping a resilient and sustainable water future for South East Queensland.

“We’re pleased to announce the planning and delivery partners joining us under a new partnership-style model to deliver our multi-billion-dollar capital investment program. These contracts have been awarded following a highly competitive process aimed at our continued focus on reducing costs and delivering long-term savings for customers. 

Our partners bring genuine passion and capability to address some of the biggest challenges our industry has ever faced including a rapidly growing population, ageing infrastructure and more frequent extreme weather events.” 

SMEC’s involvement in NG4D continues our ongoing partnership with Urban Utilities to deliver collaborative, innovative and sustainable water solutions for South East Queensland.