MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 11,
2023 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is
pleased to announce that it has been awarded multiple contracts for
industrial and civil work in the energy and mining sectors valued
at approximately $180 million.
Bird has been awarded a contract by Sedgman Canada Limited
("Sedgman") for civil and concrete scopes to support processing
infrastructure development at the Blackwater mine project in
central British Columbia. The work
will be completed through Bird's well-developed self-perform
capabilities. Through early contractor involvement over the past 12
months, Bird collaborated with Sedgman to support the commencement
of the development works. Sedgman was contracted by BW Gold Ltd., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc., in 2022 to undertake
the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the processing
plant and associated infrastructure at the Blackwater mine project.
The Blackwater mine project is one of the most significant capital
investments in the Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser-Fort George and Cariboo regions of B.C.
in the last decade.
Bird's wholly-owned subsidiary, Stuart Olson Industrial
Constructors, was also awarded two contracts for rehabilitation
work on hydroelectric power-related structures in northeastern
Ontario. Leveraging the team's
self-perform capabilities, the work to be completed includes civil
scope such as the rehabilitation of concrete structures and access
tunnels, and electrical scope including upgrades to electrical and
lighting. The two facilities were originally constructed in the
1930s, and the work will ensure that the structures continue to
operate with the highest integrity and ensure continued production
of clean, reliable power to help meet the province of Ontario's growing electricity needs and
climate change goals.
Additionally, at an existing project site in northwestern
British Columbia, Bird has been
awarded a contract for final site earthworks, grading and asphalt
paving. The work will be completed through Bird's significant
self-perform capabilities and supported by Bird's strong
familiarity with the site.
"These project awards are a testament to our extensive
industrial and civil experience and our unwavering commitment to
operational excellence on major projects throughout Canada. I am pleased to see Bird's valuable
contributions recognized through the recent awards and look forward
to collaborating closely with our clients to consistently deliver
exceptional results," said Mr. Teri McKibbon, President and
CEO of Bird. "Given Bird's significant experience, comprehensive
full life-cycle offering for major projects, and strong reputation,
Bird remains very well-positioned for opportunities in the national
energy and mining sectors."
This press release contains forward-looking information (as
defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation) that
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to
materially differ from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, contact:
T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or
W.R. Gingrich, CFO
Bird Construction Inc.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6
Phone: (905) 602-4122
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction company
operating from coast-to-coast and servicing all of Canada's major markets. Bird provides a
comprehensive range of construction services from new construction
for industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil infrastructure
markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services,
heavy civil construction, and mine support services, as well as
vertical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and
specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a
people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and
a high level of service that provides long-term value for all
stakeholders. www.bird.ca
SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.