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Aecon partnership executes agreement to deliver the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Program Stage 1 project in Ontario

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Executive Summary
- Aecon Group Inc., together with Pomerleau and Stantec, has entered into an agreement with Defence Construction Canada to deliver the Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar Program Stage 1 in Ontario under a 50/50 joint‑venture IPD model.
- The project is part of Canada’s NORAD modernization effort to renew the North Warning System, providing long‑range surveillance for North America’s northern approaches.
- Validation begins Q1 2026; after design development, construction is expected to commence, representing a significant new revenue stream and strategic defence infrastructure win for Aecon.
Key Details
- Partnership Structure: Aecon‑led joint venture (50% Aecon, 50% Pomerleau) with Stantec as partner; Defence Construction Canada acts as project owner.
- Project Scope: Delivery of Stage 1 of the Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar Program in Ontario, a key component of Canada’s NORAD modernization and North Warning System renewal.
- Timeline: Validation phase to start in Q1 2026; design development follows validation; construction to commence after design completion (dates not specified).
- Contract Model: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) – collaborative approach sharing risk/reward among owner, joint‑venture, and partners.
- Strategic Importance: Enhances Canada’s northward‑aimed radar capability for long‑range surveillance of northern approaches to major North American population centres.
- Leadership Quote: “Aecon is purpose‑built to deliver complex projects with national importance…primed to play a central role in delivering this essential defence infrastructure project,” said Jean‑Louis Servranckx, President & CEO.
- Further Information: Project details available on the MERX website; contact information provided for corporate development and communications teams.
Notable Quotes
“Aecon is purpose-built to deliver complex projects with national importance. The Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Program is a critical undertaking and Aecon is primed to play a central role in delivering this essential defence infrastructure project alongside Defence Construction Canada and our partners.” – Jean‑Louis Servranckx, President & CEO, Aecon Group Inc.
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