Articles tagged with "Infrastructure"

The Quebec Government has announced the commencement of repair work on the Turcotte Bridge in Sorel-Tracy. Led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Geneviève Guilbault, the project seeks to enhance the safety and durability of this key infrastructure with a $19.9 million investment. The repairs will include structural and security feature enhancements, electrical works, and resurfacing, aimed at removing current vehicular restrictions. These efforts are expected to ensure a reliable and multi-modal transport network over the next two years.

The Quebec government has launched an interactive map detailing over 700 public infrastructure projects in the province. These projects, each valued at more than $20 million, are part of the Quebec Infrastructure Plan and include schools, hospitals, and roads. The map provides transparency and allows citizens and construction entrepreneurs to access project details such as location, progress, and costs. This tool complements the existing Public Infrastructure Projects Dashboard.

The executive committee of Gatineau has authorized an investment of $469,364, which is seen as a small amount considering the substantial funds—hundreds of millions of dollars—that will be needed to fully address the city's wastewater infrastructure capacity issues. This investment is a step towards solving the problem, but much more will be required in the future to ensure complete resolution.

The Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, is set to reduce the community's diesel dependency by up to 70% with the help of a 1-MW wind turbine and a 1-MWh energy storage system, backed by a $6.7-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The project aims to increase energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating renewable energy into the local grid. It also anticipates creating approximately 20 jobs during construction. The initiative is supported by Natural Resources Canada and will contribute to a more sustainable energy future for remote and Indigenous communities.

Elemental Energy has secured a $97 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for the Wedgeport Wind project in Nova Scotia. This project involves constructing 12 Nordex 7-MW turbines and a 138-kV transmission line to generate 84 MW of power, providing clean energy to over 30,000 homes and creating up to 85 construction jobs. The project, a collaboration with Stevens Wind and Sipekne’katik First Nation, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support local economic development through Mi'kmaq community involvement. Operations are expected to begin in late 2026.

McCarthy and Jacobs have completed the construction of a $373 million hospital tower located in Orange, California. The nine-story building houses specialty clinics, oncology infusion services, and features a research institute focused on clinical trials and pediatric research. This project enhances healthcare infrastructure in the region and provides advanced medical services.

Skyway Bridging Partners has been awarded the design contract for the Garden City Skyway Bridge twinning project in St. Catharines, Ontario. The project aims to construct a new four-lane bridge to ease traffic during rehabilitation of the existing bridge, connecting the Niagara region with the United States. This vital transportation infrastructure enhancement supports traffic flow, secures a trade and tourism corridor, and creates jobs. The existing bridge, built in 1963, requires rehabilitation, and the new bridge will support future expansions.

Kayla Vineham, a transmission and distribution engineer-in-training with CIMA+, has been awarded the 2025 Future Leaders Award by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Newfoundland and Labrador. She received this accolade during the organization's AGM in St. John's, acknowledging her leadership and commitment to consulting engineering. Vineham has extensive experience in structural projects and is now expanding her expertise in energy-related projects. This award marks CIMA+'s first industry recognition in the Atlantic provinces since its regional expansion.

Construction has begun on the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto, Ontario, which aims to be the second-busiest transit station in the city after Union Station. The hub will connect the Ontario Line subway with the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO Transit lines, aimed at easing congestion and cutting travel times for around 100,000 daily riders. The project supports economic growth by creating jobs and enhancing Toronto's transit infrastructure as part of a wider transit expansion plan. In partnership with multiple levels of government, the hub will also facilitate new housing and community developments in its vicinity.

Construction has begun on the new Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Northwestern Ontario. This project, funded by the Government of Ontario and community donors, will create more than 76,000 square feet of clinical space. The new facilities will include 14 cardiovascular surgery inpatient beds and a state-of-the-art surgical suite, aiming to improve local access to cardiac care and reduce patient wait times. The project is in partnership with the University Health Network and is expected to be completed by 2027.

The East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto has begun construction, initiated by the Ontario government. Crews are actively engaged in pouring concrete for a new bridge deck and track installation, which will form part of a new interchange station in Toronto’s east end. The major construction contract for this project was awarded in March.

The city of Trois-Rivières is planning a pioneering solar energy park project. This initiative is considered innovative and has the potential to generate substantial revenue. The project highlights the city's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and economic growth.