Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been appointed by national water agency PUB to deliver a feasibility study for a potential new desalination plant in Singapore, supporting the nation’s long-term water security.

The study will explore innovative designs that maximize land efficiency in one of the world’s most land-constrained urban environments and integrate multiple uses, such as incorporating higher multistory buildings or deeper basements which could house treatment facilities.

The study will also examine the viability of a dual-mode facility capable of treating both seawater and freshwater to improve operational flexibility and weather resilience of Singapore’s water supply. Jacobs will provide advisory and feasibility services including conceptual design development, treatment technology assessment, construction methodology analysis, lifecycle cost evaluation and risk assessment.

Jacobs President of Global Operations Patrick Hill said: “Singapore is globally recognized for its integrated water management and resilient infrastructure planning. By combining our global desalination and water reuse capabilities with strong local delivery capability, we’re able to explore innovative solutions that optimize scarce land resources while supporting the nation’s future water security needs.”

The appointment builds on Jacobs’ decades-long relationship with PUB delivering critical water infrastructure that supports Singapore’s long-term water resilience strategy. Notable projects include the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, NEWater facilities, Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Tuas Water Reclamation Plant and most recently, the New Kranji Water Reclamation Plant.

Consistently ranked among the top design firms in water treatment and desalination by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs delivers solutions that address water scarcity driven by climate change and population growth. Jacobs has been at the forefront of innovative desalination plant design, delivery and maintenance for decades, supporting some of the region’s most significant desalination projects, including the Sydney Desalination Plant and Gold Coast Desalination Plant, which were developed to strengthen water security during Australia’s Millennium Drought, a prolonged period of severe drought and water shortages between the late 1990s and 2010s. Jacobs continues to advance resilient water infrastructure through projects such as Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant and globally, the Carlsbad Desalination Plant and the Torrance Groundwater Desalter Expansion in the U.S and the Tuas Desalination Plant in Singapore.

Patrick Hill will speak at the Singapore International Water Week “Titans of Industry” session on June 16, where he will share insights on advancing resilient and sustainable water infrastructure.