Monday, April 21, 2025
CIB partnership to expand broadband in rural Manitoba
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and private sector partners are investing in a first of its kind project to significantly expand broadband and connect Manitobans…
Western Canada
AECOM expands tunneling expertise with new appointments
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the addition of two international tunnel experts to its Canadian tunneling practice. Roberto deMoraes, director of tunnels,…
EllisDon forms new Western Canada construction group
EllisDon’s Western Civil Group recently separated out from under the Buildings Group umbrella to operate as a separate entity and region serving Alberta and British…
Public transit investments for West Coast Express
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced funding for the refurbishment of seven West Coast Express locomotives. The project includes refurbishing the engines…
Major transportation infrastructure contracts awarded in B.C.
The government of British Columbia has confirmed project awards for the Quartz Creek highway project in Golden and the West Fraser Road in Quesnel. Quart…
Infrastructure investments of $3 billion for capital maintenance in Alberta
The Alberta government is spending $3 billion over three years to extend the life of key provincial infrastructure across Alberta. With nearly $300 million more…
Keeyask, Canada’s newest hydro project, complete ahead of schedule
Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, six-months ahead of the project’s control schedule. A further six units will be…
Bridge repair, water upgrades, and new rec infrastructure for Saskatchewan
Investments in Saskatchewan’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time are providing an opportunity to make several communities more sustainable and resilient, with the announcement of more…
Infrastructure investments to build 14 new schools in Alberta
Alberta’s government is providing $268 million for school construction in the province, including new schools in Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Manning, and Red Deer. Budget…
Joint venture completes first wastewater treatment plant in Victoria
AECOM and Graham Construction have successfully completed the design-build work on the first wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, British Columbia. The McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment…
Investments for two green infrastructure projects in B.C.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have confirmed funding for two green infrastructure projects that will be key to transitioning the communities to renewable…
Stronger asset management support for 10 Manitoba communities
The Government of Canada is investing over $442,000 in 10 new projects in Manitoba communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the…
Healthcare infrastructure spending on the horizon in Alberta
Alberta’s Budget 2021 is supporting several healthcare infrastructure projects across the province, including the vital expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit at Calgary’s Foothills…
Asset management support for 30 Saskatchewan communities
The Government of Canada is investing in 30 new projects in Saskatchewan communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of…
New recommendations and leadership for BC Hydro’s site C
The British Columbia government is acting to address the challenges facing Site C from COVID-19 and other factors to ensure the energy infrastructure project is…
Historic irrigation infrastructure project proceeds in Saskatchewan
The Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project in Saskatchewan – the largest infrastructure project in the history of the province – has marked another milestone with the…
Better connectivity infrastructure coming to 100+ communities in B.C.
People in rural and Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia will soon benefit from record investments in connectivity projects to improve high-speed internet and expand cellular…
Construction underway on Bridgeland Riverside continuing care centre
Construction is underway on the Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre, providing 520 construction and construction-related jobs in Calgary, Alberta. Alberta’s government recently awarded the contract…
Climate change mitigation funds for infrastructure in B.C.
Several communities in British Columbia will be benefiting from more reliable roadways and local jobs as a result of funding from StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery…
PCL selected to build new $1.9 billion hospital in Vancouver
PCL Construction has been selected to build the new St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. The selection of PCL follows an extensive evaluation of…
Calgary Cancer Centre project continues to mark milestones
Despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, construction work on the Calgary Cancer Centre is proceeding as per the project planning schedule. According to a…
Support for infrastructure renewal in three Alberta communities
Maintenance upgrades at Alberta government facilities will support new construction jobs and boost economic recovery in Calgary, Edmonton, and Wetaskiwin. Together, the governments of Canada…
Investing in sustainable infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are providing more than $13.6 million in joint funding for 30 new sustainable infrastructure projects in the province of…
Saskatchewan proceeds with second year of intersection safety strategy
The Saskatchewan government has completed $40 million in highway safety improvements throughout the province since 2019. This marks year two of a five-year $100 million…