Stantec to deliver phase 1 of Arctic radar project

Executive Summary

• Stantec Inc. has been selected by Defence Construction Canada to deliver the first phase of the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project, providing multidisciplinary engineering and design services.
• The project is part of a federal investment to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) infrastructure, aiming to establish long-range surveillance radar to monitor Arctic routes and renew Canada's North warning system.
• Stantec will lead the consortium, managing project management, civil engineering, environmental services, architecture, and other disciplines, with construction services provided by a joint venture of Aecon and Pomerleau.

Key Details

• Contract Scope: Stantec is responsible for multidisciplinary project management and design services for the first phase of the A-OTHR project.
• Consortium Structure:
  • Prime/Design Lead: Stantec Inc.
  • Construction Services: Aecon and Pomerleau, executing as a joint venture.
  • Delivery Model: Collaborative integrated project delivery.
• Project Purpose: To provide long-range, early warning radar coverage of Canada's Northern regions, supporting NORAD and modernizing North American defense infrastructure against aerospace and maritime threats.
• Stantec Specific Responsibilities: Project management, civil engineering, environmental services, architecture, buildings engineering, power engineering, geotechnical engineering, and landscape architecture.
• Timeline:
  • Validation Phase: Commencing in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Construction: Expected to commence upon validation and completion of the design development phase.
• Client: Government of Canada, specifically the Department of National Defence and Defence Construction Canada.

Notable Quotes

• "We are honoured to help advance NORAD's modernization, drawing on our deep experience in delivering resilient, climate-ready solutions across Canada," said Gord Johnston, president and chief executive officer of Stantec. "Our long-standing partnership with Canada's Department of National Defence reflects the trust built through decades of collaboration and reinforces a shared commitment to strengthening the country's critical infrastructure for generations to come."