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North West Rail Link Sky TrainAustralia

The design and construct contract for Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project; the sky train section of the North West Rail Link project in Sydney has been awarded to SMEC. SMEC is a member of the Impregilo-Salini Joint Venture, which has been awarded the Surface and Viaduct Civil (SVC) Works contract on the North West Rail Link by the New South Wales Government. This is the second of three major contracts on the Rail Link and includes; the construction of a 4 km elevated sky train viaduct, and a 270 m long cable-stayed bridge. It will be Australia’s first fully-automated rapid transit rail network and the first stage of Sydney’s new rapid transit system.

Northern Beaches Hospital Road WorksAustralia

SMEC has been awarded a contract for the preparation of two Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for road works providing connectivity to the proposed Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney. This 70,000 sq m hospital will generate approximately 900 outbound car trips per hour during the afternoon peak. This project will also provide broader network enhancements on the surrounding road network along Warringah Road and adjacent arterial roads in the area. These works will comprise both surface and subsurface works and SMEC will undertake environmental investigations for the road upgrade assessment and approvals process.

SMEC to Design Five Rail BridgesAustralia

SMEC has been awarded the design contract for five bridges by Sydney Trains, the state government operator of Sydney’s suburban train network. The project involves the inspection, condition assessment, concept repair designs, options reports, and detailed designs for the bridge structures in the Sydney rail network. SMEC’s scope of work includes; geotechnical investigation, condition assessment, load rating, concept and detailed design for the refurbishment works.

South African Schools DevelopmentSouth Africa

SMEC has been awarded the contract for the development of three large schools in the former Transkei region of Eastern Cape, South Africa. This project is a part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) which aims to minimise the backlog in basic infrastructure delivery to schools. SMEC’s scope of work includes; civil and structural engineering design, site supervision and management of occupational health and safety aspects.

At SMEC’s AGM in November I announced that I will be retiring as the Managing Director and CEO of SMEC, effective from 2 July 2014. In January the SMEC Board announced that SMEC’s new CEO will be Andrew (Andy) Goodwin.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my 34 years working for such an iconic company. I have had the privilege of working with so many remarkable people, and this is what I will remember most about my career with SMEC, the people. The past five and a half years as head of the company came at a very challenging time with the onset of the GFC and I thank everyone for the efforts during this tough period.

My successor, Andy Goodwin is well qualified for this role and has over 25 years engineering experience in South Africa, Europe, South Asia, Middle East and Asia. Andy joined SMEC in 2012 as Chief Operating Officer of SMEC’s South Asia & Middle East Division. During this time, Andy has provided strong leadership and management, and has been a valued member of SMEC’s Executive Committee.

Prior to joining SMEC, Andy worked for a large European consulting engineering company for 12 years, where he was (most recently) President of the Asia Region, based in Thailand. Andy has held presidential positions in Zurich, including President of the Global Urban and Mobility Business Group, President of the Global Transport business, and President of the Global Hydropower business. Andy brings to SMEC broad technical expertise coupled with extensive experience implementing business growth strategies and working with major global clients.

Our current work in hand places us in a stronger position for next year and I wish, the Board, Andy and all of SMEC the very best for the future.

Ross Hitt

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Our News | In Brief

Our CEO | Ross Hitt

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, including: field investigations, traffic assessments and detailed design of road and bridge works. The third project involves, project management consultancy services for the Chennai Outer Ring Road in Tamil Nadu, India. This will include a 30 km long, six lane highway, major bridges, grade separated interchanges, substantial retained structures, signage and lighting.

Board Member Wins Two Major AwardsSouth Africa

Dr Nakedi Mathews Phosa, SMEC South Africa Board member has been awarded the Congolese Order of Merit in February 2014. The Congolese Order of Merit is the highest decoration of the Republic and is both a military and civilian award. An attorney by profession, Dr Phosa is a leading figure in South Africa’s business and political world. He is Chairperson of Special Olympics South Africa and sits on a number of company boards including SMEC South Africa. No stranger to winning noteworthy awards, Dr Phosa was recognised for his contribution to transformation and empowerment, winning a Lifetime Achievement Award in April 2013, at the 12th Oliver Empowerment Awards.

Dr Nakedi Mathews Phosa

Desalination Plant Wins Global AwardAustralia

The Adelaide Desalination Plant, a major project designed by SMEC and Hatch (in a Joint Venture) has been awarded the 2013 Green Project Manager (GPM) Global Sustainability Project of the Year Award. The desalination plant was built for SA Water and will deliver half of Adelaide’s annual water supply. The plant is powered by 100% accredited renewable green energy sources within South Australia and has ensured SA Water can sustainably meet its water supply needs each year. SMEC and Hatch provided design services for the project, including; architectural, civil, structural, building, geotechnical, marine, tunnels, earthworks, drainage, underground services, environmental and landscape services.

Wyong Town Centre UpgradeAustralia

The Concept Design and Review of Environmental Factors contract for the Pacific Highway Upgrade through the Wyong Town Centre has been awarded to SMEC, who will undertake the project on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services in New South Wales. As a result of the development, the Tuggerah-Wyong area will become the main retail, civic and administrative centre of the Wyong Shire. This project includes: improving signalised intersections; upgrading the existing two way road to a four lane highway; design of a new bridge over the Wyong River; and investigations into a new pedestrian overbridge between the town centre and Wyong railway station.

Major Wind Farm InvestigationAustralia

SMEC has been awarded the contract for the detailed geotechnical investigation for the Crookwell Three Wind Farm Project by Union Fenosa Wind Australia (UFWA). This project will include 25 to 35 individual wind turbines, with a height of up to 152 m, and a capacity of up to 3.3 MW each. It will also include; access tracks, upgrades to local roads and an electrical network that links the turbines to the Crookwell Two substation. SMEC’s scope of work for this project will include borehole drilling, test pit excavation and a series of geophysical testing across 29 proposed wind turbine locations.

New Railway Line in SarawakMalaysia

SMEC has been awarded design works for the Samalaju-Bintulu-Mukah Railway project in Malaysia by the Bintulu Development Authority, as part of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy project. The project involves finalising the alignment of the new 200 km long route through tough terrain with high cuts and deep embankments, kilometres of deep peat soils and soft grounds which will require the building of approximately 35 bridges. SMEC’s scope of work covers all aspects of the railway including; alignment, track work design, geotechnical design, electrification, signalling, rolling stock and depot.

Success in India’s Transport SectorIndia

SMEC has successfully secured three projects within India’s transport sector. The first will involve the detailed design contract for the rehabilitation and upgrade of 144 km of National Highway 91, between Rishikesh and Dharasu in Uttarkhand. The second project involves the detailed design contract for the Devak Bridge and its approach roads. The 500 m Devak Bridge is part of the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway. SMEC will undertake a number of services for the

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Coffs Harbour Eastern Breakwater Remediation Works: Coffs Harbour breakwater is the most exposed breakwater on the New South Wales coast. SMEC undertook the remediation design for this 100+ year old structure using concrete Hanbar armour units. The work included a condition assessment, detailed numerical modelling of wave dynamics and armour stability, physical (model) testing of the concept design, construction cost optimisation, detailed design and documentation for the selected structure.

Webb Dock – Port Capacity Project Victoria: SMEC was engaged as part of the design team to prepare tender designs for three new wharves and two rehabilitated wharves at Webb Dock in the Port of Melbourne. The project included a substantial dredging program and the demolition of a number of existing structures. The three new wharves were designed to accommodate car transporters, whilst and the two rehabilitated wharves were to accommodate berth container ships.

Botany Bay BLB#2 Contract Management: SMEC provided

contract management services for the construction of BLB#2 in

Sydney, from tender evaluation through to the end of the defects

liability period. SMEC’s role included day to day management,

contract administration, and coordination of all construction and

site activities on behalf of the Sydney Ports Corporation.

Gladstone Tug Base Development Queensland: SMEC

undertook preliminary and detailed design for a tug base

facility, with a capacity of 12 tugs, in the Port of Gladstone. The

main components of this project included; the preliminary and

detailed design of tug berth pontoons, amenity and fuelling

services, marine protection and shoreline revetment. SMEC

also undertook coastal investigations, wave transformation

modelling, numerical modelling, harbour layout modelling and

optimisation to address harbour tranquillity requirements set by

the Gladstone Ports Corporation.

SMEC has over 40 years’ experience providing innovative planning, design and contract administration services within the Ports & Marine sector having successfully delivered coastal, ports and maritime infrastructure engineering projects for a variety of clients.

Our range of services within the Ports & Marine sector include port planning, design of port and harbour infrastructure, dredging and reclamation works, marine structures including ferry terminals, coastal engineering, structures, condition assessments and due diligence.

SMEC’s services include; geotechnical, road, rail, pavements, utilities, environment, social, community liaison, urban planning, traffic and transport planning, contamination assessments and ground remediation.

SMEC provides a cohesive team of experienced engineers, scientists and planners with global expertise and technical excellence across all areas of this specialised field. Our capabilities extend through all stages of project delivery from inception to completion.

Our Feature | Ports & Marine

Feature Location | Ports in Australia

SMEC provides a full range of investigation and design support services to the Ports & Marine sector.

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What aspect of your role do you most enjoy?

Working on projects that really make a difference to the community. Two projects that come to mind are a boat refuge in Vietnam and a small boat harbour in Tonga.

The boat refuge in Vietnam provided typhoon shelter for up to 350 fishing boats, thereby protecting the income of numerous low income families.

The Tongan project provided safe overnight berthing for a ferry allowing the population to transport vegetables to market and resulted in the creation of numerous viable market gardens.

What are some of the common challenges you face?

Lack of data. A large percentage of marine projects are located in the wave break zone where it is difficult to collect geotechnical, wave and current data.

What does the future hold for your industry?

We are moving from a cycle of new construction into consolidation and maintenance. Most work in the immediate future will therefore derive from maintenance and upgrading works as Port Authorities seek to extend the life of their existing assets.

Chief Technical Principal, Ports & Marine

John Imrie is a Senior Ports Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in both major port works and small boat harbours. Recently, he has been heavily involved in the marine infrastructure associated with oil and gas projects, as well as the port works associated with coal and iron ore exports. John has worked on AusAID, ADB and World Bank Projects and in a range of regions including the UK, Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific. John is currently responsible for SMEC’s Ports & Marine business in Australia and New Zealand, and the technical overview of all Ports & Marine projects undertaken by SMEC.

Key Project | Maintenance of Ports

In April 2013, SMEC was commissioned by Ports Australia to undertake the development of a Wharf Structures Condition Assessment Manual (WSCAM).

The primary objective of the project was to obtain industry best practice for assessing and determining the condition of wharf structures. Widespread adoption of the WSCAM within the Ports & Marine industry will allow for a more strategic approach to collecting and analysing condition assessments, improved efficiency in the collection of condition data for port assets and data analysis, and will enable the exchange of condition data between ports, thereby creating an increased knowledge base.

One of Port Australia’s goals is for the Manual to be adopted by as many ports as possible to standardise processes and facilitate information sharing between Port Authorities. Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) was one of the first ports

in Australia to accomplish this under its 2013/2014 Asset Condition Assessment (ACA) project.

Under this project SMEC Australia and GPA successfully completed an asset condition assessment of all port, marine and common user bulk handling assets throughout the port. GPA’s forward thinking approach, combined with SMEC’s expertise, enabled the integrated team to define and establish an asset condition and consequence rating system that is strongly aligned with the early recommendations of the Ports Australia WSCAM. The project served as a pilot for the implementation of the WSCAM recommendations, enabling the SMEC and GPA team to provide valuable feedback regarding the on-site challenges and opportunities to Ports Australia. The GPA’s ACA will form a strong baseline for the future asset management program at the Port and will enable GPA to develop sound business cases for future maintenance and upgrade programmes.

Technical Expert | John Imrie

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Our Divisions | Mining, Oil and Gas

The first quarter of the 2014 calendar year has resulted in a good start for SMEC’s Mining Oil and Gas division. A lot of ground work done in 2013 is paying off and we are turning a corner on what has been, a very challenging period in the global mining industry.

GMC Global (GMC) continued to diversify its business with new wins in the Oil & Gas space (GMC has traditionally serviced mining clients), and its first project win in Mexico. In February 2014, GMC’s International Region (North America, South America, and Africa) held a Leadership Conference in Houston to build momentum around business development,

identify synergies across the operations, and identify practical measures to reduce costs. In April 2014, GMC’s Australia/Asia Region held its Leadership Conference in Brisbane.

In Pakistan, SMEC Oil & Gas continued to perform well, with strong financial results. Signing agreements with China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC), SMEC Oil & Gas will undertake works at the world’s third largest oil field, Rumaila Oil Field, in Iraq. Already providing services for CPECC, SMEC Oil & Gas has a one year Master Agreement for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposal support services for oil field projects in the Middle East.

The client is one of the world’s leading suppliers of iron ore with primary iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of northern Western Australia. This project is embarking on a landmark business transformation initiative with the global rollout of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (‘the SAP project’).

The aim of the SAP project is to establish common, efficient and effective core processes and metrics across the organisation. This includes the implementation of globally common data and the establishment of common processes that can all be supported by this integrated system.

GMC was selected to assist with undertaking this companywide business transformation. The SAP project will: Simplify, by allowing for the completion of tasks in the most effective manner; Align, by achieving companywide alignment of business critical data, processes and systems, which will

improve process effectiveness and enable better decision making; Perform, by ensuring simple and effective processes are in place, which are diligently followed companywide.

GMC has provided a range of services including: strategic advice for maintenance processes; technical expertise for SAP system design, build and configuration, implementation activities, the development of maintenance processes and data standards; as well as overall project planning and deployment services.

To date, system and process design has been completed for pilot implementation, and maintenance processes for work management and shutdowns have also been developed and deployed.

The system design is based on standard SAP functionality, with minimal customisation to enable it to support a common set of business processes.

GMC is particularly proud of this large-scale project, and looks forward to continuing to work closely with the client through to its scheduled completion in 2017.

The SAP project has a simple mandate of ‘Simplicity, Alignment, and Performance’.

Feature Project | Global Maintenance Transformation

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COKAL Pre-feasibility StudyIndonesia

Located in Central Kalimantan in the North Barito Basin, this large mine site covers an area of approximately 20,000 ha. SMEC has provided a range of services in the preparation of an Initial Pre-feasibility Study Report for this Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) project, including; conceptual ideas for the project and project implementation, identification of work items for the next stage, development of a master plan for executing the project, and high-level CAPEX/OPEX advice.

Reliability Assessment QueenslandAustralia

GMC has completed a reliability assessment at a mining and processing operation in North West Queensland for a global resources company who is one of the world’s largest producers of silver and lead. GMC’s scope of work included; an analysis of the data systems (transactional, master and operational) at the underground mine and metallurgical processing facility; and a detailed asset availability improvement plan for key plant and equipment at the site.

Kumba Iron Ore MaintenanceSouth Africa

Kumba Iron Ore, a leading supplier of high-quality iron ore to the global steel industry, commissioned GMC as Technical Experts to deliver improved maintenance task lists at one of their South African mines, located 250 km north of Johannesburg. GMC (in a joint venture with Diescon) will deliver improved maintenance task lists in preparation for the migration to the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which is scheduled for April 2014.

Khnaiguiyah Zinc/Copper ProjectSaudi Arabia

The Khnaiguiyah Zinc Copper Project is located in an arid area 170 km from the capital city, Riyadh and consists of two open-cut mines with a combined life of ten years. SMEC provided water management services, including; mine dewatering, regional hydrogeological assessment, groundwater modelling, pipeline, pumping stations and power. SMEC also prepared detailed Environmental Impact Assessments, including; geology, exploration and mineral resources, mining, social impact and risk assessments.

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Our Divisions | Australia and New Zealand

The ANZ Division had a good start to the 2014 calendar year, with three major projects awarded to SMEC in New South Wales. These include the North West Rail Link project (Surface Viaduct & Civil Package, with Salini/Impregillo); the M1 – M2 Project, with Lend Lease; and the Foxground to Berry Bypass, with Fulton Hogan.

In Darwin, we have recently commenced work on the design of Tiger Brenan Drive, the largest road project in Darwin.

In Western Australia we have been successful winning new work with mining clients, whilst in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, we have won a sufficient base load of work across a diverse range of sectors, despite an extremely challenging market.

Nationally, our Roads and Urban Development businesses continue to perform well, securing key projects with major clients.

Hari Poologasundram – Chief Operating Officer Australia and New Zealand

Feature Project | Banora Point

SMEC teamed with Abigroup and Seymour-Whyte in a partnership with the Roads and Maritime Services to deliver this complex design and construct project.

Completed in October 2013, The Banora Point Upgrade is characterised by a 2.5 km length of the Pacific Highway, a critical transport link between Sydney and Brisbane, and a Highway that services the growing population of the New South Wales north coast.

With over 55,000 vehicles using this stretch of road every day, the completion of the Banora Point Upgrade has improved both efficiency and safety on the Pacific Highway.

SMEC provided the traffic engineering and design services for roads, structures and drainage works, as well as geotechnical

engineering services, and community relations teams. Engineering aspects of the project were complex due to the numerous elements, including: a six-lane divided carriageway with an improved alignment; twin three-lane 330 m long viaducts, four twin overbridges, two single overbridges, and a 75 m wide land bridge; a 50 m long cutting with vertical sides up to 23 m deep; and a 950 m section of fill supported by 12 m high reinforced soil walls.

Nearby, Wilson Park required re-shaping to maximise the use of green space and to ensure easy access. Reshaping Wilson Park involved reestablishing parklands, and included a shared pedestrian and bicycle path across a 75 m wide land bridge.

A number of challenges were faced during the life cycle of the project, namely;

• Highly complex traffic management requirements

• Environmental management to minimise noise and vibration, and prevent erosion and sediment loss

• Geotechnical complex main cutting which required both contiguous pile and soil nail retaining walls in the deep cutting.

The Banora Point Upgrade was a remarkable project that was delivered ahead of time and under budget, receiving accolades from the local community.

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TRANSPORT

Toowoomba Tunnel Lowering Feasibility StudyQueensland

SMEC has undertaken the role of both Lead Consultant and Principal Contractor for Queensland Rail’s Toowoomba Tunnel Lowering Feasibility Study project. Over a four month period SMEC completed detailed geotechnical and tunnel assessments of 11 tunnels on the Toowoomba range (to determine the potential for lowering to accommodate 9'6 containers). SMEC also undertook preliminary track design to enable accurate cost estimating of the project which is due for completion in April 2014.

HYDROPOWER & ENERGY

Darwin River Dam RaisingNorthern Territory

Darwin River Dam is the main source of drinking water for Darwin and its surrounding areas, supplying 90% of all drinking water. To increase the supply, a plan to raise the full supply level of the Dam has been proposed. SMEC’s services included completion of a Feasibility Study which considered all technical, environmental and cultural aspects of the proposal. SMEC also designed the upgrade works related to storage capacity, and provided construction management services for the upgrade works.

WATER & ENVIRONMENT

Ruataniwha Water StorageNew Zealand

This project will ensure the delivery of reliable water for irrigation to approximately 30,000 hectares of farm land in the Ruataniwha Plains, via a hydroelectric power generating facility. The Facility to be constructed is an 83 m high concrete-faced rockfill dam on the Makaroro River, with a 90 million m³ water storage capacity. SMEC acted as Technical Advisor to the Hawkes Bay Regional Council and provided assistance with the procurement of design and construction services.

URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Woodland WatersVictoria

SMEC Urban (a wholly owned subsidiary of The SMEC Group) was commissioned by Central Equity to assist with planning, design and engineering services for Woodland Waters, a residential community bordering the rural hillside of Mernda. This residential development of 550 lots is set within a 60 hectare site and is characterised by remnant red gum woodland and a newly created wetland system. A pedestrian and cycle trail forms a link to the broader network beyond the development.

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The Asia Pacific Division continues to secure projects across a variety of sectors and countries with new work won and work-in-hand at an all-time high.

As a Division, we are focusing on key growth priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan. Significant emphasis continues to be placed on further localisation within our subsidiary companies, as well as identifying growth prospects and leveraging opportunities in new and existing markets in the South East Asia and Mekong regions.

The shared services functions (IT help desk support, financial management, business development, contracts and human resources) operating out of our Manila office continue to provide excellent value to the Division and the broader SMEC Group. There are opportunities to add additional services which we will consider given the success of the existing shared services functions operating from Manila.

Manoli Loukas – Chief Operating Officer Asia Pacific

Well established in the hydropower industry, SMEC is playing a major role in delivering the Ulu Jelai hydropower development in Malaysia. Ulu Jelai is a 372 MW hydropower development on the Bertam River in the Cameron Highlands, Pahang State.

The main features of the project are the Susu Dam; an 84 m

high dam with 1.3 million m³ embankment volume and a

100 m wide spillway, the Telanok underground powerhouse

cavern and 22 km of tunnels.

SMEC is providing a range of services including: geotechnical

investigations and topographic surveys; detailed design of civil

works; optimisation of electro-mechanical plant configuration and

hydraulic structures; cost estimates; financial analysis; contract management; construction supervision; and commissioning.

SMEC’s Project Director, Andreas Neumaier said, “The project has included a number of challenges. The dam is being constructed immediately adjacent to a newly built national highway, requiring innovation for the redesign of the dam abutment. Maximising the use of locally available construction materials has tested our experts in achieving a satisfactory RCC mix design.”

“Notwithstanding these and other challenges, Ulu Jelai is providing many young engineers, expatriates and locals, with the opportunity to be involved in the planning, design and construction of a large, complex project that will greatly contribute to their personal and professional development.

I am proud to be involved in a project that not only enhances SMEC’s reputation as an expert in hydropower and dam engineering in South East Asia, but also represents SMEC’s largest ever project fee outside Australia.”

The project is part of ongoing efforts by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (the main Malaysian energy provider and client) to: provide peak load capacity to meet increasing electricity demand; improve power system security by using renewable energy; and reduce carbon emissions.

The Ulu Jelai hydropower scheme will produce an average 326 GWh of power per annum. Construction is scheduled for completion by mid-2016.

Feature Project | Ulu Jelai Hydropower Project

Our Divisions | Asia Pacific

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TRANSPORT

Hai Phong Urban ArterialVietnam

The Hai Phong Urban Transport Development Project (HPUTDP) consists of three components; Strategic Urban Roads; Public Transport Improvement; and Capacity Building. This project aims to increase urban accessibility in Hai Phong through improving public transport operations, and strengthening the capacity for managing urban development and transportation planning. SMEC is providing project management support over the lifecycle of the project.

HYDROPOWER & ENERGY

Port Moresby Power Grid DevelopmentPapua New Guinea

The Port Moresby Grid Development Project aimed to upgrade and extend the transmission and distribution grid in the national capital. This project focused on improving the reliability and quality of power supply to the main urban centre in Papua New Guinea, and enabling essential power to be available in Port Moresby. SMEC undertook the preparation of Feasibility Studies for substation and grid upgrades, small hydropower facilities and a loss reduction programme to increase the efficiency of the Port Moresby power grid.

WATER & ENVIRONMENT

South Tarawa Sanitation ImprovementKiribati

The South Tarawa Sanitation Improvement Program aims to improve the health of communities on South Tarawa by rehabilitating and upgrading existing sanitation infrastructure. This Program will improve access to sanitation services from 64% of the South Tarawa population in 2010, to 80% by 2018. SMEC was engaged by the Ministry of Public Utilities and Works to undertake project management, community engagement and capacity development activities to improve the sanitation service for the local community.

URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Public Private Partnership in HealthPhilippines

The objective of this project is to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded, this project will assist the Philippine Government to: improve health care services (in terms of access, quality and efficiency); assist small-scale health providers to access to funding; and mobilise private resources. SMEC is providing the technical direction for the Public Private Partnership in Health project, including contracting, mobilisation and client liaison.

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Our Divisions | South Asia and Middle East

The Division is making good progress towards strengthening our capability in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). In Bangladesh, we have finalised contract negotiations for the Dhaka to Chittigong PPP design project. Winning this significant project will place us in a good position to expand our PPP capability and be ready to assist Governments around the world as they add PPP elements to their financing arrangements. We continued to strengthen our Water & Environment business with the appointment of Mr Neil Kemble, as Divisional General Manager Water &

Environment, based in India. We had success winning noteworthy projects in Tajikistan (a large road construction supervision project, part of the CAREC Road Program), and India (the Kochi Metro QA Services project, in association with DBI). In Iraq, we continued to fulfil our commitment to building long term partnerships with Chinese contractors, and commenced design services for CPECC (China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Company) for a 132 kV transmission line.

Andy Goodwin – Chief Operating Officer South Asia and Middle East

Feature Project | Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project

The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project is located 150 km north of Kathmandu, on the Bhote Koshi (Trishuli) River, in the Rasuwa District of the Central Development Zone. The site is less than half a kilometre downstream from where the Kerung Khola and Lende Khola rivers meet, these two rivers represent the national border between Nepal and China (Tibet).

The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-river hydropower project harnessing a gross head of 168 m to provide an installed capacity of 111 MW.

SMEC’s role is that of Owner’s Engineer, whereby SMEC’s services to date have included; reviewing the detailed project report, preparing bidding documents for both contract

packages (Lot 1 and Lot 2), and assisting the client with the evaluation of technical and commercial proposals. SMEC’s services will continue through to commissioning of the project.

The Lot 1 contract package was awarded in January 2014. It involves civil and hydro-mechanical works under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction model (FIDIC Silver Book). The client’s concept design comprises: a diversion weir with under sluice bays, side intake, three underground chambers, 4.2 km headrace tunnel and restricted orifice surge shaft, underground powerhouse complex and 600 m long tailrace tunnel.

Contract negotiations for the Lot 2 contract package are expected to conclude in May 2014. This packages involves electro-mechanical works under a Plant and Design Build model (FIDIC Yellow Book), comprising three 38.5 MW vertical shaft Francis turbine generators, with 132 kV switchgear and associated auxiliary systems to be housed in the underground powerhouse.

The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project will reduce power shortages in Nepal, and promote economic development within the region.

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TRANSPORT

Karnataka State Highways Improvement ProjectIndia

Located in the southwest state of Karnataka, this project involved the upgrade and rehabilitation of 620 km of state highways in six districts: Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chitradurga, Dharward and Shimoga. Works included geometric improvements and realignments, paved (soft) shoulders, wider construction in built-up areas including median separated dual carriageways. SMEC’s services included; construction supervision, quality assurance and control, contract administration and project management.

HYDROPOWER & ENERGY

Electricity Sector Development ImprovementAfghanistan

Connecting over 80,000 people to the power network in various cities throughout Afghanistan, this project is part of Afghanistan’s Energy Sector Development Investment Program (ESDIP). SMEC’s scope of work for this electricity project includes the construction of 220 kV transmission lines, 220/20 kV substations, and extensive 20 kV distribution networks. SMEC has been engaged to provide engineering, design and project management advisory services.

WATER & ENVIRONMENT

Groundwater RemediationKuwait

SMEC was engaged by the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water to assist in the remediation of groundwater aquifers in the North of the country, due to contamination of soils and freshwater aquifers from crude oil and saltwater after the Gulf war. SMEC is providing comprehensive numerical models to simulate contaminants in groundwater. These models will assist the selection of effective remediation methods and monitoring of progress.

URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Greater Dhaka Sustainable TransportBangladesh

Focused on a more efficient and sustainable Urban Transport System in Greater Dhaka, Bangladesh (and its surrounding areas), this project involves the construction of a 20 km Bus Rapid Transit corridor that will link the Airport Rail Station Terminal to the Gazipur Rail Station Terminal. SMEC’s contribution to this nation building project includes; detailed design, procurement and construction supervision of civil and associated works on the Bus Rapid Transit route.

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Our Divisions | Africa

Our East Africa region continued to perform well during the first quarter of the 2014 calendar year. In particular, we had success in the Transport, Water & Environment and Social Development sectors through our operations in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.

The Dar es Salaam team had good project wins in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Malawi and Tanzania; whilst the Nairobi team has been doing a great job of managing its substantial project workload in Kenya and Uganda.

In Southern Africa, we have a good workload of new project wins in Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia (where we have recently won two major road projects).

South Africa has had success winning new projects in the Health, Transport and Urban Development sectors however there has been a general downturn in South Africa’s infrastructure market.

Tom Marshall – Chief Operating Officer Africa

An immediate priority of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan is to provide basic water and sanitation infrastructure to its people.

The Programme, focused on the seven state capitals of South Sudan (Bor, Bentiu, Torit, Aweil, Kuajok, Rumbek and Yambio) will investigate interventions for water supply and sanitation systems in these state capitals that are; technically viable, economically feasible, environmentally sound, and socially responsive.

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) commissioned SMEC to: complete a water source assessment; provide preliminary designs and economic

feasibility studies for water and sanitation facilities for the seven state capitals; engineering design; associated environmental and social safeguards; and preparation of bidding documents for the water supply and sanitation components.

This project faced many challenges along the way including:

• Inadequate background data for: water resource assessment studies, socio-economic studies, population studies, and water demand projections.

• Inaccessibility to: proposed river intake sites, well fields, treatment plant sites, reservoir sites, waste disposal sites, and sections of transmission and distribution routes for social, environmental and engineering surveys.

• Inadequate town maps and master plans.

• Inadequate water laboratories to facilitate investigations (site and water quality) and monitoring.

• Inadequate transport connectivity and communication infrastructure.

Feature Project | Urban Water and Sanitation in State Capitals

The South Sudan Government has proposed a Water Supply and Sanitation Programme to improve the health of the local community by reducing waterborne diseases.

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TRANSPORT

Setsoto Public Transport CentreSouth Africa

The Setsoto Public Transport Centre provides ranking space for minibus taxis and buses; and improves levels of accessibility, mobility and quality of life for commuters to (and from) Ficksburg on the South Africa-Lesotho border. The Centre was designed to have the features and characteristics of a modern multi-modal centre resembling an airport terminal. SMEC undertook initial surveys, preliminary study design, detailed business plans, detail design, contract documentation and construction supervision.

HYDROPOWER & ENERGY

Kasanjiku Mini Hydropower StationZambia

Zambia’s Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is implementing countrywide projects to ensure over half of the country’s rural population has access to electricity by the year 2030. Kasanjiku Mini Hydropower Station, a 500 kW hydro scheme, is one of these projects. The Hydropower Station is the first large-scale electricity generator to be put in place by the REA and will supply power to the rural community of Ntambu in the North-Western Province. SMEC’s services include a feasibility study for the scheme.

WATER & ENVIRONMENT

Irrigation Master Plan & Investment FrameworkMalawi

SMEC is compiling an irrigation master plan and investment framework report to support investments in irrigation in Malawi. This report sets out specific ways in which improved irrigation development and management can deliver higher incomes to smallholder and estate farmers, as well as accelerate economic growth. Services provided by SMEC include; data collection, analysis and review of proposed irrigation systems, inventory of existing and potential irrigation areas, and assessment of water resources.

URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Bridgton Sports Pavilion, OudtshoornSouth Africa

The Bridgton Sports Pavilion forms part of the Municipality’s long-term strategic plan to make Oudtshoorn the centre of a sporting mecca for the Southern Cape. To achieve this vision, a three-year Regeneration Strategy for Oudtshoorn was developed, this included a Mobility Strategy and an Arts and Culture Facility. SMEC project managed the implementation of the Regeneration Strategy as well as provided external civil works (design and build) and structural supervision.

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ABOUT SMECSMEC is recognised around the world for providing high-quality consulting services on major social and physical infrastructure projects.

For over 40 years SMEC has delivered thousands of projects in over 100 countries in the areas of transport; hydropower and energy; water and environment; urban and social development; and mining, oil and gas. SMEC’s success is largely attributed to the Company’s ability to address the needs of its clients and people in diverse locations.

With over 5,000 committed people working within an established network of over 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, North and South America, SMEC provides professional services that contribute to national development in some of the world’s fastest growing and emerging economies.

Contact: onesmec@smec.com