07:49 AM EDT, 05/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Stantec ( STN ) , in a joint venture with Jacobs, has been picked as engineering services partner for Melbourne's Greater Western Water's five-year infrastructure program, the company said on Tuesday.

The joint venture will support the planning, design and delivery of water infrastructure across Melbourne's western region, whose population is forecast to more than double by 2050, a statement said. Jacobs will provide engineering and advisory services for water and wastewater networks, treatment plants and dams. Additional services may include groundwater and surface water assessments, and development of engineering standards.

The appointment builds on Jacobs' existing role as Greater Western Water's engineering and delivery partner for the past eight years.

Stantec ( STN ) shares were last seen up US$0.96, to US$77.50, in U.S. pre-market trade, albeit they remain at the low end of their 52 week trading range.