Aecom worked with the China Highway Planning & Design Institute as consultant to contractor China Harbour Engineering Company.

“The Second Penang Bridge is subject to the merciless forces of nature, such as earthquakes, potential tsunamis, and wind, to name a few; and is exposed to a hostile marine environment,” said Aecom director Dr Robin Sham. “These challenges were overcome through meticulous planning and design, and the result is one of the world’s largest sea-crossing projects in recent years.”