MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 23, 2023
/CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce
that it has been awarded a contract for the Fleet Maintenance Unit
(FMU) Redevelopment Project for BC Ferries.
The FMU Redevelopment Project aims to revitalize BC Ferries'
existing facility situated in Richmond,
British Columbia, enhancing its capabilities and increasing
its capacity to meet the demands of BC Ferries' operational needs.
The FMU facility currently handles a substantial portion of the
maintenance, repair, and upgrades for BC Ferries' 39-vessel
fleet.
Under the redevelopment plan, Bird will renovate five existing
buildings to accommodate various BC Ferries user groups throughout
the project timeline. In addition, a key aspect of the project is
to replace several older buildings, including the existing machine
shop, with a state-of-the-art multipurpose machine shop expanding
the existing operational space by almost three times. Seismic work,
flood mitigation, stormwater management and energy efficiency
prioritization will be incorporated to enhance and modernize the
facility.
"Bird is looking forward to collaborating closely with BC
Ferries throughout the redevelopment, ensuring seamless execution
and successful project completion," said Teri McKibbon, President and CEO of Bird. "This
is an important project for BC Ferries and we are excited to bring
our expertise and dedication to deliver a modern, efficient, and
sustainable facility that will support BC Ferries' operational
needs for years to come."
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.