Teams Shortlisted For Hurontario LRT
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have shortlisted three teams to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
The three teams were selected based on the criteria identified in a Request for Qualifications process that began in October 2016. Selection criteria included design, construction, maintenance and operational experience, as well as the financial capacity to deliver a project of this size and scope.
The shortlisted teams and their prime team members are:
TEAM HURONTARIO LIGHT MOBILINX TRILLIUM
RAIL CONNECTION TRANSIT
PARTNERS (HLCP) PARTNERS
Cintra Astaldi Kiewit
Colas
Acciona John Laing Meridiam
Equity Provider Hitachi-Ansaldo Transdev Keolis
Amico Concessions
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Constructor Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.
Ferrovial Peter Kiewit Sons
Bird
Mass Electric
Black
Agroman Canada Inc.
Colas
DPM Energy
LURA and MacDonald
Coco Paving
Consulting
Astaldi
Hitachi
Amico
Bot
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Designer Arup Canada Inc.
SENER
Dillon Consulting
DTAH IBI
Hitachi
Morrison Hershfield
Arcadis Stantec Consulting
STV
Perkins + Will
Urban
Grimshaw
Daoust Lestage
Exp. Strategies Inc.
Entuitive
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Keolis Canada Inc.
Operation
RATP Dev Canada Inc.
Acciona
Cintra
Colas Rail
Transdev
Hitachi - Ansaldo
Astaldi
Maintenance &
Rehabilitation
Provider
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The Hurontario LRT project includes:
-- 20 kilometres of new dedicated rapid transit between Port Credit GO
Station in Mississauga to the Gateway Terminal at Steeles Avenue in
Brampton
-- 22 surface stops with connections to GO Transit's Milton and Lakeshore
West rail lines, Mississauga MiWay, Brampton Transit, and the
Mississauga Transitway BRT
-- A maintenance and storage facility for the light rail vehicles at
Highway 407
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Quick Facts:
-- Construction is anticipated to start in 2018, with an estimated
in-service date in 2022.
-- The Hurontario LRT project is being delivered using IO's Alternative
Financing and Procurement (AFP) delivery model. AFP transfers
appropriate project risks to the private sector.
-- Metrolinx has been working closely with the Cities of Mississauga and
Brampton to integrate their transit system standards and requirements
into the new LRT project.
-- The Hurontario LRT is an example of the Ontario government's commitment
to invest in priority rapid transit to create an integrated transit
system throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Quotes:
"Our government is focused on delivering better rapid transit options to get Ontario moving. We're making progress and it shows with this next step for the Hurontario LRT. It is proof that we are committed to making your daily commute and travel faster and more convenient than ever before."
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation
"Mississauga and Brampton residents and visitors will be pleased to see work is on track for the Hurontario LRT project. Improving local public transit and travel options and connecting communities are key priorities for our government."
Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure
"With the announcement of these three teams shortlisted for the Hurontario LRT, we are another step closer to greatly improving transit in Peel Region. This project will be a key part of our regional transportation network, providing residents and businesses in Mississauga and Brampton with a fast, reliable, and convenient way to get where they need to be."
John Jensen, President and CEO, Metrolinx
"IO's AFP procurement model bridges the gap between public and private sectors to get moving on delivering transit projects. With teams now in place to start preparing their proposals for the Hurontario LRT, we are getting closer to launching another transit project in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area."
Ehren Cory, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario
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