Aecon, Pomerleau partner on Montréal Port Authority project
The work will be carried out under a Progressive Design-Build approach.
From left to right, Thomas Clochard, executive vice president, Civil & Nuclear, Aecon Group Inc.; Julie Gascon, president and chief executive officer, Montreal Port Authority; Philippe Adam, president and chief executive officer, Pomerleau.
Key Takeaways:
- The partnership is 40% Aecon and 60% Pomerleau.
- The 12-month development phase includes finalizing the design and estimating schedule and cost for the Contrecœur Terminal Expansion project in-water works.
- The scope of in-water works following the development phase includes dredging, the construction of dock infrastructure, quay walls, return walls, and auxiliary works.
The Whole Story:
Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership, comprised of Aecon (40%) and Pomerleau (60%), has executed a contract with the Montréal Port Authority (MPA) for the Contrecœur Terminal Expansion project in-water works under a Progressive Design-Build approach.
The collaborative agreement covers a 12-month development phase to finalize the design, estimated schedule and cost of this phase of the project, delivered under a Progressive Design-Build approach. The scope of in-water works following the development phase includes dredging, the construction of dock infrastructure, quay walls, return walls, and auxiliary works.
“The in-water works are an important component of delivering the new Contrecœur terminal – providing increased capacity to the largest container port in Eastern Canada and supporting continued economic growth in Québec and Canada,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and CEO, Aecon Group Inc. “We look forward to bringing our experience working under collaborative delivery models and building complex civil infrastructure to deliver this vital project with our client and partner.”
The Contrecœur terminal is a diversified transshipment centre served by some of the largest shipping lines in the world – connecting to major rail networks and highways and helping to meet the needs of domestic and international importers, exporters and consumers.
“We are proud to be part of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project, which will enable APM to realize its innovative vision for the country’s shipping industry,” said Philippe Adam, president and CEO of Pomerleau. “We applaud the use of the collaborative design-build model, which prioritizes transparency and teamwork between prime contractor and designer, ensuring better planning and risk management. Together, with our partner Aecon and the APM team, we will leverage our know-how and experience in the design and construction of world-class port infrastructures.
