HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced it was awarded a three-year contract to provide program and project management services for Unitywater-a retail and distribution authority providing water to the fast-growing populations near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

KBR's scope of work includes scheduling, estimating and construction management for water and sewage projects ranging from AUS$50,000 to $2 million.

"We are proud to have been appointed to provide project and program management services to Unitywater and the people of the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions," said Colin Elliott, President, Infrastructure & Minerals. "This contract builds on our extensive expertise and experience in project management of water programs, including a project management and procurement (PMP) appointment with SA Water and a similar contract with Scottish Water."

Unitywater's Chief Operating Officer, George Theo said the three-year contract had been awarded following a rigorous and transparent tendering process.

"That process found that KBR had the expertise, the experience and the ability to provide value for money for our customers," Mr. Theo said. "Our priority is to use locally-based staff, and KBR personnel will be working out of our Unitywater regional offices to oversee delivery of important infrastructure upgrades that will cater for future growth and help safeguard the health of the community and the environment."

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