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WESTON Awarded Housatonic River Remediation Contract with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers - Up to $150 Million Value

West Chester, Pa. - April 25, 2000 -- Roy F. Weston, Inc. (Nasdaq:WSTNA) announced today the award of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract by the New England District U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for environmental engineering and construction services to clean up certain areas in the Housatonic River near Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The five-year contract has a total gross value of up to $150 million. Services will focus on the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) and other hazardous substances.

WESTON Chief Executive William L. Robertson said, "We are very pleased to have been selected to support the Corps of Engineers and EPA in the revitalization of the Housatonic River and the greater Pittsfield community."

An industry pioneer since 1957, WESTON provides infrastructure redevelopment services worldwide. With an emphasis on creating lasting economic solutions for its clients, the company's services include site remediation and construction, infrastructure operations and knowledge management to bring impaired facilities, land, water and other resources back to productive use.

Statements in this release which contain the Company's or management's projections, beliefs, expectations, predictions or intentions concerning business strategy, potential contract value, future performance or future results, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. For example, there could be a shift in the demand for the Company's services; funds for the Company's government contracts might not be appropriated or, if appropriated might be delayed; work orders might not be issued to the Company under its government contracts; governmental priorities relating to environmental regulations and enforcement could change; and the Company might experience cost overruns and other adverse contract performance risks. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in reports periodically filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The reader is cautioned that the Company's actual performance and results could differ materially from projections, expectations, beliefs, intentions or predictions contained in forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements