City may lose skilled trades if LRT expansion stops, warns contractor
AI Article Summary
The Edmonton Valley Line LRT expansion, a $2.6-billion project, is still several years from completion despite a decade of work. Concerns are arising within the contractor community about the potential loss of skilled tradespeople if the project doesn't continue as planned. The uncertainty regarding the project's future raises questions about the local construction workforce's stability.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how critical long-term infrastructure investments are for retaining skilled labor in Canadian cities. For Canadian builders, this means planning for consistent project investments to maintain workforce stability. The potential halting of such large-scale projects can disrupt not only labor markets but also the local supply chain and cost structures.
