MONTREAL, March 7, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin
(TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary
TransitNEXT, has been selected by the City of Ottawa as the preferred proponent for
the Trillium Line Extension project. The project will include the
addition of approximately 12 kilometres of single and double track,
extending the Trillium Line from Greenboro to Limebank, and a
4-kilometre spur line, a section of which will be elevated
guideway, for quick connections to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier
International Airport.
The project will also include:
- Extension of five station platforms on the existing Trillium
line (Bayview, Carling, Mooney's Bay, Carleton and Greenboro) to accommodate longer
trains.
- Construction of two new stations on the existing Trillium Line
at: Gladstone and Walkley.
- Four new stations along the extension at: South Keys
(connecting to the Airport link), Leitrim, Bowesville and
Limebank.
- Two new stations along the new spur line at: Uplands and
Airport Terminal.
- Supplying 7 new Stadler vehicles and overhauling 6 existing
Alstom trains.
- Construction of a new Walkley Yard Maintenance and Storage
Facility (MSF).
- Maintenance of the system for 27 years.
As the sole proponent in the TransitNEXT team, SNC-Lavalin will
design, build, finance and maintain the new extension, and will
also assume responsibility for the long-term maintenance of the
existing Trillium Line.
The Trillium Line extension will cost approximately $660 million, with SNC-Lavalin providing
approximately $136 million in private
capital contributions. It will provide new light rail transit
connections for communities in Riverside South, and it will bring
Manotick, Findlay Creek, Greely, Osgoode, and other communities to the south
closer to rail connections.
The extension will help reduce north/south traffic congestion
with dependable public transit options that offer improved
operational reliability.
"The Trillium Line extension is an exciting transit expansion
project that has been designed to not only address the City of Ottawa's needs in the shorter-term,
but also allow for future conversion to twin-track electric. We are
proud to have the opportunity to further contribute our experience
and expertise toward the growth of this transit network and help
our nation's capital achieve its vision of shorter commutes,
cleaner air and a stronger economy," said Jonathan Wilkinson, President, Infrastructure at
SNC-Lavalin.
"We look forward to our partnership with the City of Ottawa and the opportunity to build
new relationships and a stronger presence with residents,
businesses and organizations in the community," said Stéphanie
Vaillancourt, Executive Vice-President, Capital at SNC-Lavalin.
A follow-up announcement will be made at financial close, which
is expected to occur in the coming weeks.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated
professional services and project management company and a major
player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the
world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our
teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions –
including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering,
construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance –
to clients across oil and gas, mining and metallurgy,
infrastructure, clean power, nuclear and EDPM (engineering design
and project management). On July 3,
2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most
respected design, engineering and project management consultancies,
which has been integrated into our sectors.
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SOURCE SNC-Lavalin