TORONTO,
ON, Jan. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc.
(TSX: ARE) announced today that Connect Cité, a 50/50 general
partnership between Aecon and EBC, has been selected by ADM
Aéroports de Montréal as the preferred proponent for the
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport Réseau express métropolitain
(REM) Station project in Québec.
The contract will be finalized upon reaching financial close and
the start of construction is expected in the first quarter of
2022.
"The Montreal-Trudeau International Airport REM Station is a
significant addition to the city's transit system and will be a
critical hub for the REM network, which Aecon is also currently
playing a key role in executing," said Jean-Louis Servranckx, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Aecon Group Inc. "For over 70 years, Aecon
has been building critical infrastructure in Québec and we are
pleased to continue connecting communities across the Greater Montreal Area. We look forward to
working with ADM and our partner on this landmark project."
About Aecon
As a Canadian leader in construction and infrastructure
development with global expertise, Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE)
strives to be the number one Canadian infrastructure company and is
proud to be recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada. Aecon safely, profitably, and
sustainably delivers integrated solutions to private and
public-sector clients through its Construction segment in the
Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility, and Industrial
sectors, and provides project development, financing, investment
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Statement on Forward-Looking Information
The information in this press release includes certain
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
based on currently available competitive, financial and economic
data and operating plans but are subject to risks and
uncertainties. In addition to events beyond Aecon's control, there
are factors which could cause actual or future results, performance
or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or
inferred herein, as discussed in greater detail in Section 13 –
"Risk Factors" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis filed on
February 25, 2021. Except as required
by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date on which they are made and Aecon undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
SOURCE Aecon Group Inc.