ARCADIS Investigates Saftey of One of Europe's Longest Tunnels

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ARCADIS Investigates Saftey of One of Europe's Longest Tunnels

EUROPE, Dec. 6 -/E-Wire/Business Wire/-- ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, today said its consortium has won a contract to perform extensive safety surveys on a new railway line between France and Italy. The line, from Lyon to Turin, will include two tunnels. One of the tunnels, which will be 53 kilometers long, will be one of the longest in Europe. The railway line will be used for passenger transport, including high-speed rail travel, and for freight transportation. The latter will also include the transportation of dangerous goods and trucks. The survey will be finalized in May 2005. The total contract value for the consortium is EUR 2 million. The other consortium partners are Metropolitane Milanese (Italy), Scetauroute (France) and Semaly (France).

ARCADIS will study the possible effects of an accident inside the tunnel with dangerous goods including toxic gases or flammable liquids. ARCADIS will also help determine whether the planned safety measures inside and around the tunnels are sufficient to mitigate the effects of such events, including conducting extensive meetings with local aid organizations. Based on the study the necessary measures will be taken to reduce the transportation risks and optimize passenger safety.

"This contract is a fine recognition of the combined forces of our experts from The Netherlands and France," says Michel Jaski, member of the executive board of ARCADIS. "The railway line between France and Italy is an important link in the pan-European rail network. Due to its multipurpose transportation needs, safety is of the utmost importance."

ARCADIS is a leading, global, knowledge-driven consultancy and engineering company, active in the fields of infrastructure, environment and buildings. With client success central to our total business approach, we fulfill project or program needs from concept to completion and beyond. Together, we generate EUR 850 million in annual revenues. There are 9,000 of us, results-oriented people, continually investing in our skills to maximize value while creating viable solutions.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with possible changes in environmental legislation and risks with regard to the Company's ability to acquire and execute projects. These are other risks are described in ARCADIS' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission over the last 12 months, copies of which will be available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.

Marc Lamers *31-26-3778286, [REDACTED-EMAIL]

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