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Jacobs wins $750M Utah water project with CUWCD to boost backlog

Aug 11, 2026, 6:50 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A material contract win adds to Jacobs' backlog and provides multi-year revenue visibility, especially in water infrastructure—a core growth pillar for the firm. Similar past wins tend to lift stock when backlog growth translates into recognized revenue and higher visibility for future awards, though the impact is typically modest relative to the company's total scale.

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Jacobs was selected by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District to design and deliver the Strawberry High Line Improvement Project, a roughly $750 million upgrade that replaces an open canal with a buried pipeline and a regional trail. The project will serve agriculture and expanding urban communities across south Utah County and eastern Juab County, in a joint venture with Bowen Collins & Associates.

  • Jacobs wins CUWCD contract for Strawberry High Line project; $750M value.
  • Project transforms canal into buried pipeline with regional trail for ag and urban growth.
  • Joint venture with Bowen Collins & Associates; Jacobs to handle design and construction-phase support.
  • Will serve about 420,000 people and support Utah's growth.
  • Jacobs notes roughly $12B annual revenue and ~47,000 employees; highlights scale.

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