Bechtel has been awarded a contract to work with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to deliver the Spadina subway extension in Toronto, Canada. Bechtel will provide program management services as part of an integrated delivery team with the TTC.
“We recognize the importance of the Spadina subway extension to Toronto and are fully committed to playing our part in the safe completion of this project by Dec. 31, 2017,” said George Morschauser, rail operations manager, Bechtel. “We look forward to working with the Toronto Transit Commission to deliver a quality, operational subway.”
The Spadina subway extension will extend the existing subway line across Toronto city's boundary to the rapidly growing York region. The 8.6 kilometer extension will include six new stations and commuter parking.
“We’ve been working in Canada since 1942 and are delighted to continue contributing to the country’s infrastructure,” said Walker Kimball, general manager - infrastructure, Bechtel. Bechtel has completed more than 800 studies and projects in Canada. The company’s current projects in Canada include the Keeyask Generating Station in Northern Manitoba, the Kitimat aluminum smelter in British Columbia and our continued participation in the oil sands of Northern Alberta.
