Aecon general partnership selected as preferred proponent for the Montreal-Trudeau Airport REM Station project in Québec

TORONTO, ON, Jan. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that Connect Cité, a 50/50 general partnership between Aecon and EBC, has been selected by ADM Aéroports de Montréal as the preferred proponent for the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport Réseau express métropolitain (REM) Station project in Québec.

The contract will be finalized upon reaching financial close and the start of construction is expected in the first quarter of 2022.

"The Montreal-Trudeau International Airport REM Station is a significant addition to the city's transit system and will be a critical hub for the REM network, which Aecon is also currently playing a key role in executing," said Jean-Louis Servranckx, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group Inc. "For over 70 years, Aecon has been building critical infrastructure in Québec and we are pleased to continue connecting communities across the Greater Montreal Area. We look forward to working with ADM and our partner on this landmark project."

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