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Aecon-Led Alliance Secures Hamilton LRT Contract
5 May
Summary
- An Aecon-led alliance secured the contract for civil and utility works.
- The project involves 14km of new track and 17 stops across the city.
- Funding includes C$1.7bn from the federal government and provincial contributions.
Aecon Infrastructure, along with partners Hatch, Egis, and Systra, has been awarded a major contract for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project's civil and utility works. This contract marks a significant step forward in developing a 14km light rail line with 17 stops, serving vital areas including McMaster University and the downtown core.
The project scope includes extensive infrastructure upgrades, such as 14km of sewer work, 16km of watermain updates, and road redevelopment. It also involves significant engineering for bridges and rail line underpasses. The LRT aims to enhance connectivity with existing transit networks, supporting an estimated 16,400 new daily trips.
The alliance development phase will refine designs and construction timelines over 18 to 24 months. Funding commitments total up to C$3.4bn, with up to C$1.7bn from the federal government, supporting Ontario's broader transit expansion. Further procurement for stations and operating systems will follow.
