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Stantec selected by Southern Nevada Water Authority to help deliver critical Stage II Reliability Upgrades Project

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN
    The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to help deliver the US$125 million Stage II Reliability Upgrades Project to support long-term sustainable and resilient water access for the Las Vegas Valley.
  • Were incredibly excited to support SNWA on this critical water reliability project, said Margaret Regan, Stantecs project manager, based in Las Vegas.
  • Stantecs preliminary design for the Stage II Reliability Upgrades Project is expected to be complete in February of 2022.
  • The Stage II Reliability Upgrades Project is one of several conveyance projects Stantec is helping to deliver in support of increasing resiliency and capacity, while keeping a keen eye on environmental impacts.

Water Agencies Announce Partnership to Invest $200 Million in Conservation Efforts to Bolster Colorado River’s Lake Mead, Under 500+ Plan

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The agreement, known as the 500+ Plan, aims to add 500,000 acre-feet of additional water to Lake Mead in both 2022 and 2023 by facilitating actions to conserve water across the Lower Colorado River Basin.

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  • The agreement, known as the 500+ Plan, aims to add 500,000 acre-feet of additional water to Lake Mead in both 2022 and 2023 by facilitating actions to conserve water across the Lower Colorado River Basin.
  • Two decades of drought on the Colorado River is taking a toll across the Basin and on Lake Mead.
  • By working together weve staved off these historic low levels for years, thanks to collaboration and conservation in the Lower Basin.
  • We hope as this initiative is developed, that along with our other many conservation efforts, it will provide strong support for Lake Mead water levels.

SNC-Lavalin awarded contract to help prevent channel degradation and improve water quality in Southern Nevada

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Our approach helps our clients restore and protect vital ecosystems and water quality while incorporating environmentally responsible processes that make a lasting impact," said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of SNC-Lavalin.

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  • Our approach helps our clients restore and protect vital ecosystems and water quality while incorporating environmentally responsible processes that make a lasting impact," said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of SNC-Lavalin.
  • Erosion within the Las Vegas Wash creates sediment that is transported and discharged into Lake Mead near SNWA's drinking water intakes.
  • "With Lake Mead levels at historic lows, structural stability of the Wash is crucial for protecting water quality for millions of Americans.
  • We create sustainable solutions that connect people, technology and data to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects.

Water Agencies Across West Partner to Conserve Colorado River Water, Augment Lake Mead Level Through Agricultural Fallowing

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Reclamation welcomes this collaborative effort to conserve water in Lake Mead, said Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Basin Regional Director Jacklynn Gould.

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  • Reclamation welcomes this collaborative effort to conserve water in Lake Mead, said Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Basin Regional Director Jacklynn Gould.
  • With runoff in the Colorado River Basin dismally low this year, Lake Meads level has dropped significantly.
  • The conserved water will be added to Lake Mead, becoming what is known as system water water that benefits all Colorado River water users.
  • Palo Verde Irrigation District agriculture enjoys the highest priority for Colorado River water in California, yet we are devoted to collaborating with our partners along the River.

Black & Veatch Providing Preliminary Design of a Major Potable Water Conveyance System in Southern Nevada

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Black & Veatch announces it has been selected by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to perform preliminary and final design services for the Horizon Lateral, a $1.6-billion water conveyance system that will strengthen water delivery service for its customers.

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  • Black & Veatch announces it has been selected by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to perform preliminary and final design services for the Horizon Lateral, a $1.6-billion water conveyance system that will strengthen water delivery service for its customers.
  • As a wholesaler comprised of seven local water and wastewater agencies, SNWA provides treatment and delivery services and manages long-term water resources for more than 2.3 million residents in southern Nevada.
  • The selection comes on the heels of a comprehensive route study and feasibility evaluation recently completed by Black & Veatch.
  • Black & Veatch is an employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure.