Aecon-Led Alliance Selected for Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Work

Aecon-led alliance selected for Hamilton LRT civil and utilities work

Metrolinx has selected the Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance as the development partner for the civil and utilities works portion of the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Ontario, according to a news release issued April 30 by Aecon Group Inc. Under the alliance structure outlined in the release, Metrolinx is the project owner, Aecon is the construction partner responsible for delivery and a joint venture between Hatch, Egis an…

Ontario kicks off construction on long-delayed Hamilton LRT

Ontario has awarded a major contract to begin early construction on the long-delayed Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) project.

Hamilton LRT construction announcement comes with cheers and tears, but no specifics on timing

Politicians cheered, joked and one even cried at a news conference celebrating the latest step in Hamilton's long-awaited light rail transit project. They refused to provide specific time or cost estimates, but the provincial transportation minister said “there is no doubt" the project is moving forward after years of fits and starts.

Aecon alliance selected for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit Civil and Utilities Works project in Ontario

TORONTO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”) announced today that Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development

‘This is moving forward’: First construction contract awarded for long-delayed Hamilton LRT

A consortium of builders will dig up and relocate pipes and utilities along the planned LRT route ahead of the final installation of rail infrastructure.

Enthusiasm high, specifics scarce in Hamilton LRT announcement

Reporters had a difficult time gleaning any specifics from a news conference Thursday announcing the Ontario government has awarded a contract for underground utility relocation for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT). What Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay appeared to be saying is that Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure Inc. will get the contract, but the actual cost of the work will be figured out as the project proceeds. Bot…