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AECOM and Jacobs Joint Venture Appointed to Build Dublin Metro

Saturday 12 September 2026

A joint venture between AECOM and Jacobs has been selected to construct Dublin's first metro system.

A joint venture between AECOM and Jacobs has been appointed to build Dublin's first metro system.

According to a report published by the Construction Index, the joint venture will be responsible for the delivery of the major metropolitan transit project.

At present, specific details regarding the planning status, proposed route alignment, construction timelines, and financial figures for the Dublin metro development have not been disclosed. Large-scale infrastructure projects in Ireland typically require detailed planning applications and environmental impact assessments before physical construction can commence. Further details on the delivery of the metro system are expected to be confirmed as the joint venture progresses with the project.

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