AECOM JV awarded contract for key new phase of Hong Kong’s major Northern Metropolis development

HONG KONG (April 2, 2025) — AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been selected in a joint venture by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) of the HKSAR Government for the design and construction of Package 3 of the First Phase Development of the New Territories North – San Tin / Lok Ma Chau Development Node.

This project is a cornerstone of the Northern Metropolis, a major new development in Hong Kong that will support approximately 2.5 million people and advance economic growth, innovation and technology, and sustainable urban development.

“We are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with the Civil Engineering and Development Department and contribute to the development of the Northern Metropolis,” said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region. “With our expanded role in the San Tin Technopole project, AECOM will bring together an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to deliver technical excellence, digitalized solutions and nature-positive approaches to create a world-class, community-focused innovation and technology hub.”

AECOM will provide a comprehensive range of services for Package 3 in its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, including design, tender and construction supervision, site formation and other engineering infrastructure works, urban-rural integration, nature-based solutions (NbS), open space design and landscaping, digital solutions, and environmental monitoring and mitigation. With completion targeted for 2038, the approximately 190-hectare development is designed to support the innovation and technology industry, housing, community and commercial spaces.

For this project, AECOM aims to optimize land use by balancing modern development with nature and cultural conservation. The design emphasizes urban-rural integration and nature-positive infrastructure, featuring new and environmentally restored open spaces, revitalized rivers, a cultural and recreational complex for the community, and a landscaped deck for pedestrians and cyclists, all designed with climate resilience and innovative construction methodologies in mind.

“As industry leaders in designing complex urban environments, our teams have a proud legacy of delivering innovative developments across Hong Kong and in major cities around the world,” said Bane Gaiser, chief executive of AECOM’s global Buildings + Places business. “Complemented by deep expertise in sustainable development and nature-based solutions, we look forward to creating thriving, climate-resilient communities that will shape Hong Kong’s future for decades to come.”

To align with the Government’s Smart City strategy, AECOM will take the lead in the development and implementation of a unified digital twin platform for the entire San Tin Technopole project to support efficient planning and delivery. The platform will enhance visualization of digital model outcomes and develop digital services for data depository in infrastructure design, in alignment with the Government’s initiatives like Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) and Integrated Capital Works Platform (iCWP).

AECOM’s work on this project builds on the successful progress of Package 1, which involves design and project supervision services for a 250-hectare portion of San Tin. Additionally, AECOM has been selected to conduct the Investigation Study for Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park, a 348-hectare site northwest of San Tin Technopole and the first wetland conservation park in Hong Kong planned under the Government’s Northern Metropolis Development Strategy.

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