MONTREAL, Jan. 26,
2023 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC), a fully
integrated professional services and project management company
with offices around the world, is proud to announce that
SNC-Lavalin has been appointed the Delivery Partner for the
City of Calgary's Green Line LRT,
the largest infrastructure investment in the city's history.
SNC-Lavalin will leverage its technical and commercial expertise
in complex megaprojects to support the delivery of Phase 1 of the
Calgary Green Line LRT Project, an 18 km transit system connecting
the existing Red and Blue LRT lines and four MAX BRT routes.
SNC-Lavalin, along with its partners, will support the City in
delivering project functions such as commercial management,
technical support, project controls, and construction
management.
"It is a privilege for us to have been chosen by the
City of Calgary to support them in
the delivery of this project," said Ian L.
Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of
SNC-Lavalin. "As a leader in the field, we have extensive global
experience acting as the Delivery Partner to various levels of
governments on complex transportation projects. This project is
also a continuation of a long tradition of excellence in the rail
industry where we have deep expertise in the design, build,
operation and maintenance of the integrated systems that are
required to deliver smarter cities and better transportation,
supporting our commitment to developing well-engineered and
prosperous communities that perfectly align with our purpose."
"The Green Line LRT is a historical project that will change the
face of transit in Calgary. Not
only will it connect entire communities and improve mobility for
people, organizations, businesses and future investors, it will
also unlock vital transit oriented development, thus contributing
to the city's economic growth," said Ben
Almond, Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Services Canada
at SNC-Lavalin. "Together with our partners, we bring strong, local
teams with in-depth understanding of the project, proven skills and
decades of knowledge. We look forward to delivering a safe and
reliable infrastructure to the City of
Calgary and its citizens."
SNC-Lavalin has considerable expertise and a long track record
delivering rail projects in Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
About SNC-Lavalin
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