Agreement signed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS package

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Trillium Rail Partners to deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). The team has signed a Development and Master Construction Agreement with Metrolinx.

The Trillium Rail Partners team includes:

Applicant Leads: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors, Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.

Design Team: WSP Canada Inc.

Construction Team: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.

The team was selected following an evaluation of proposals. The selection of Trillium Rail Partners is the result of an open, fair and competitive procurement process overseen by a third-party fairness monitor.

“We’re thrilled to be awarded this important project and key part of Ontario’s transit infrastructure. This represents an exciting step in the growth and development of Alberici’s business and stands among the most significant individual projects in our 116-year history of building in Ontario. We are proud to stand beside our partners, Acciona, Amico and WSP, contributing to such a vital initiative for the province and the communities it serves,” said Greg Brokenshire, president of Alberici Constructors, Ltd.

The Development and Master Construction Agreement (DMCA) marks the start of a development phase, part of a progressive design-build procurement model. The DMCA enables Trillium Rail Partners to begin construction of early works and for them to collaborate with Metrolinx to further develop the design scope, risk allocation and pricing of various elements as part of the development phase.

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is an approximately 9.2 kilometre extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, from Mount Dennis to Renforth Drive.   The project is being delivered in four large contracts: the Stations, Rail and Systems, Advance Tunnel 1, Advance Tunnel 2 and Elevated Guideway.  +

The scope of work includes:

Stations:

• Four underground stations, two elevated stations, one at-grade/trenched terminus station.
• Connection to Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis.
• Six emergency exit buildings.
• One standalone traction power sub-station.

Rail:

• Design and construction of 9.2 km of rail between Mount Dennis Station and the Renforth Station terminus.

Systems:

• Installation of signaling and train control systems.
• Communications.
• Electrification (traction power & overhead catenary system).
• Tunnel and elevated guideway fit out and tunnel ventilation.

Featured image: (Metrolinx)