Toronto, Ontario – March 7, 2005: Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) today announced that its Quebec Buildings division, Aecon-Cegerco, has begun work on a $12 million general contract to expand and renovate portions of Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (formerly Montreal-Dorval International Airport).
Work will include the renovation of a part of the existing building as well as redevelopment of several areas of the airport, including the former international arrivals area. Aecon-Cegerco will make key structural modifications, perform demolition work and complete all architectural finishes.
"Over the years, Aecon has developed a distinct expertise in Airport projects. The work we're doing for the Montreal-Trudeau airport is a complex operation because it's taking place in a functioning airport," said John M. Beck, Chairman and CEO of Aecon Group Inc. "We are delighted that we've been chosen for this important Quebec-based project, building on our long history both in Quebec and with the Montreal Airport."
Work at the airport is already underway and is expected to be completed by March 2006.
Aecon Group Inc. is Canada's largest publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and internationally.