The Montreal Port Authority has announced that preparatory work for the terminal expansion project in Contrecœur is underway. (Photo courtesy of CTCGP and MPA)
Preparatory work for the terminal expansion project in Contrecœur has started with Montreal Port Authority (MPA) having awarded the contract for water works of the future container terminal to the Constructeurs Terminal de Contrecœur Grands Projets (CTCGP) consortium, composed of Pomerleau and Aecon.
The project, which involves the construction of two berths totaling 675 metres, is expected to strengthen Canada’s supply chain, support the growth of international trade and stimulate the local economy in the Greater Montreal area. The new port facilities will accommodate large-capacity shipping vessels, including container ships.
The consortium completed the collaborative development phase of the project, and earlier this month announced that it had reached financial close on a progressive design-build contract with the MPA valued at $609 million. The scope of work for the contract includes preparatory work, dredging, the construction of dock infrastructure, quay walls, return walls, and auxiliary activities, reported Aecon.
With preparatory work underway, construction is expected to begin in 2026, with completion expected to occur in 2030.
“Reaching financial close on the in-water works contract demonstrates the successful collaboration achieved during the development phase and we look forward to working with the Montreal Port Authority and our partner to safely deliver this critical project,” stated Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and chief executive officer of Aecon Group Inc.
“The Port of Montreal expansion is a strategic project that will strengthen economic resilience at a critical time for Quebec and Canada, and it is a privilege to be part of it. The collaborative model enables highly precise water work through the integration of innovations on this complex project. We are ready to launch this project which is critical to the vitality of our supply chain,” added Philippe Adam, president and CEO of Pomerleau.
Located in an industrial zone, the Contrecœur land reserve, acquired by the Montreal Port Authority more than 30 years ago, has undergone rigorous and collaborative planning to support the development of Quebec and Canada’s logistics chain.
With support from public and private partners, including financial backing from the governments of Canada and Quebec, the Port of Montreal is developing a state-of-the-art container terminal designed to handle up to 1.15 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) with commissioning scheduled by 2030.
At full capacity, the terminal will generate over 10,000 jobs annually and will include two berths, a large container handling area, an intermodal rail yard connected to the main network, a truck gate connected to the road network and support facilities.
