Groundbreaking Infrastructure Projects Fuel 'Cities of the Future'

Singapore (ots/PRNewswire) -

KPMG unveils report on 100 innovative global infrastructure
projects that make cities liveable and sustainable

The development of sustainable urban infrastructure is one of the
greatest challenges of the 21st century. With more than half of the
global population already squeezed into cities that, collectively,
make up less than two percent of the planet's land cover[1], the
pressure now being placed on urban infrastructure is unprecedented.
This worldwide demand for infrastructure is expected to require the
investment of tens of trillions of dollars over the next four decades
in order to create and maintain sustainable and highly-liveable urban
areas that balance the needs of the population, the economy and the
environment.

To that end, KPMG's Global Infrastructure Practice is pleased to
announce the much-anticipated second edition of the Infrastructure
100: World Cities Edition [http://www.kpmg.com/infrastructure100 ] -
a high-profile report showcasing 100 of the most innovative and
inspiring urban infrastructure projects from around the world.
Released at the World Cities Summit in Singapore, this edition
provides insight into the infrastructure projects that make great
cities, with a particular focus on the innovations that make them
'Cities of the Future' - places where people want to live and do
business.

"Existing urban infrastructure is in urgent need of
revitalization, and demands for new infrastructure have skyrocketed
to meet the basic needs of growing populations. The world's cities
are already home to more than half the world's population, and that
number is expected to jump by more than three billion by 2050," said
Nick Chism, KPMG's Global Head of Infrastructure. "The World Cities
Edition looks specifically at the challenges faced by cities around
the world and features 100 innovative projects that can inspire
readers to conceive, finance and develop infrastructure projects that
make a positive difference to the cities we live in."

From managing exploding urban population growth to updating aging
infrastructure or effectively managing a declining population and tax
base, each region of the world faces major infrastructure challenges
that must be met in order to ensure the economic health of the
region.

"Cities are playing an ever more important part in their
country's economy. However, current global economic conditions and
austerity measures have resulted in a need to identify innovative
infrastructure solutions to deliver the required investments," said
James Stewart, KPMG's Chairman of Global Infrastructure. "Strategic
city infrastructure projects are delivering economic renewal by
connecting communities and increasing jobs while delivering tangible
long-term impacts and growth. But the importance of investing in
sound, smart infrastructure cannot be overstated."

Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition The projects showcased
in the Infrastructure 100 are made up of approximately 20 projects
selected by independent judging panels of industry experts from five
regions of the world, including: Asia Pacific, North America, Latin
America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Projects were then
sorted into 10 project categories, including: Urban Mobility [http://
www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-citi
es/Pages/urban-mobility-project-profiles.aspx ] , Global Connectivity
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-wo
rld-cities/Pages/global-connectivity-project-profiles.aspx ] , Urban
Regeneration [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interes
ts/infra100-world-cities/Pages/regeneration-project-profiles.aspx ] ,
Education [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/
infra100-world-cities/Pages/education-project-profiles.aspx ] ,
Healthcare [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests
/infra100-world-cities/Pages/healthcare-project-profiles.aspx ] ,
Water [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infr
a100-world-cities/Pages/water-project-profiles.aspx ] , New and
Extended Cities [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Inte
rests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/extended-cities-project-profiles.as
px ] , Recycling and Waste Management [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en
/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/waste-managem
ent-project-profiles.aspx ] , Urban Energy Infrastructure [http://ww
w.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities
/Pages/energy-project-profiles.aspx ] , and Communications
Infrastructure [http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Inter
ests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/communications-project-profiles.aspx
] .

Five regional judging panels assessed hundreds of submissions on
the following criteria: feasibility, social impact, technical and/or
financial complexity, innovation and impact on society.

Of the 100 projects identified by the regional judging panels, 10
were selected by a global judging panel as being the most noteworthy
within each project category. The 2012 feature projects include:

1) Urban Mobility: East Side Access, New York City, United States of America
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/urban-mobility-project-profiles.aspx ]
2) Global Connectivity: Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Delhi to Mumbai, India
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/global-connectivity-project-profiles.aspx ]
3) Urban Regeneration: Oresund Regional Development, Denmark and Sweden
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/regeneration-project-profiles.aspx ]
4) Education: Princess Nora Bint AbdulRahman University for Women, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/education-project-profiles.aspx ]
5) Healthcare: Royal London Hospital, London, UK
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/healthcare-project-profiles.aspx ]
6) Water: Tuas II Desalination Plant, Tuas, Singapore
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/water-project-profiles.aspx ]
7) New and Extended Cities: Tianjin Eco City, Tianjin, China
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/extended-cities-project-profiles.aspx ]
8) Recycling and Waste Management: Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, Kranji to
Changi, Singapore
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/waste-management-project-profiles.aspx ]
9) Urban Energy Infrastructure: Cidade Inteligente, Buzios, Brazil
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/energy-project-profiles.aspx ]
10) Communications Infrastructure: BRICS Cable Project, South Africa and
Mauritius
[http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/WhatWeDo/Special-Interests/infra100-world-cities/Pages/communications-project-profiles.aspx ]

View a complete list of the 100 projects online at:
http://www.kpmg.com/infrastructure100

About KPMG's Global Infrastructure Practice KPMG's Global
Infrastructure practitioners are on site in 146 countries, advising
governments, developers and investors across the lifecycle of
infrastructure projects - from strategy and financing to delivery and
hand-back. By combining valuable global insight with hands-on local
experience, KPMG's Infrastructure professionals work to consistently
provide integrated advice and effective results to help clients
succeed. For more information, visit
http://www.kpmg.com/infrastructure.

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____________________________________________ [1]Global Report on
Human Settlements 2011 - Cities and Climate Change by UN HABITAT,
March 2011. Available at:
http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=9599&catid=7&typeid=46

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Infrastructure
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Infrastructure
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ccerqueira@kpmg.ca
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Edelman Public Relations
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