Bunnik, Netherlands, 25 August 2006 - Ascon Ltd, the Irish operating company of Royal BAM Group nv, has been awarded the Phase 1: Powerstown to Prumplestown Design and Build Contract (Carlow Bypass) by Kildare County Council. The Carlow Bypass is the first section of the new N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Roadway. The contract includes the construction of approximately 18.5 kilometres of high quality dual carriageway, 19 structures (bridges and underpasses), 9.5 kilometres of side roads and 12.5 kilometres of farm access roads. The contract value amounts to € 75 million.