• Stantec acquired Niche, a 200-person environmental consultancy based in Sydney, including its wholly owned subsidiary Ausecology.
• Deal expands Stantec’s environmental services footprint in Australia, lifting its local team to nearly 450 professionals across every mainland state.
• Niche adds capabilities in ecology, heritage, natural capital, land restoration, biodiversity consulting, strengthening support for permitting and biodiversity planning.
• Transaction broadens exposure to Australian energy transition and infrastructure markets, with Niche serving about 200 clients with limited overlap.

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