SINGAPORE — The water industry overall is still being affected by the economic crisis, according to Dan McCarthy, president and CEO of global engineering and consulting firm Black & Veatch’s global water business, according to a June 24 company press release.

McCarthy offered his views on key global economic and business trends that impact the water industry during a media conference at Singapore International Water Week. The event, which kicked off June 23, is scheduled to conclude June 25. It is being held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“Although we’re seeing hopeful signs of recovery in many regions, the water industry overall is still being impacted by the economic downturn; and protectionist approaches are unfortunately gaining a foothold in some countries,” McCarthy is quoted as saying.

McCarthy was joined by Black & Veatch Chairman, President and CEO Len C. Rodman and other company officials during the conference.

The company, a founding sponsor of Singapore International Water Week, also announced:

● Hong Kong SAR Water Supplies Department has selected Black & Veatch for a large expansion project at the Tai Po Water Treatment Works. Black & Veatch will design and oversee construction of the project that will improve water reliability for the area’s approximately 7 million residents.

● The first phase of the Sembcorp Changi NEWater Plant in Singapore has been completed on schedule and will begin commercial operations next month. Black & Veatch was responsible for the design of the plant in addition to providing the owner, Sembcorp Industries, with construction and startup commissioning services.

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