Construction to begin late 2012

TORONTO - Today, Infrastructure Ontario, on behalf of TO2015, the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, City of Hamilton, City of Toronto, Town of Milton and York University, announce that Ontario Sports Solutions has signed a contract to design, build and finance venues for the Toronto 2015 Games. The Games venues include:

  • the City of Hamilton's soccer stadium;
  • the Town of Milton's velodrome, the host venue of the track cycling competition;
  • York University's stadium, the host venue for athletics competitions; and
  • the City of Toronto's tracks at the Toronto Track and Field Centre, Birchmount Park Stadium and Centennial Park Stadium, which will be used as warm-up and training facilities during the Games.

The development of these venues will strengthen the economy in the Greater Toronto Area. After the games, they will serve as community-based sports and recreational programming facilities and build healthier, more active communities. They will also leave a lasting legacy for athletes from across Ontario. 

Ontario Sports Solutions signed a contract to design, build and finance the project for $206 million. The total project budget will include the final design, build and finance contract as well as transaction fees and other ancillary costs that are being finalized. 

Ontario Sports Solutions participated in an open, fair and competitive procurement process that was overseen by an independent fairness monitor and submitted the proposal that delivered the best value for taxpayers. The Ontario Sports Solutions team includes: 

  • Developer: Bouygues Building Canada Inc. / Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. 
  • Design: Cannon Design / Faulkner Browns Architects / Arup
  • Construction: Bouygues Building Canada Inc. / Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.

Construction of Hamilton's soccer stadium and York University's athletics stadium will begin late 2012. Construction of Milton's velodrome will start in early 2013 and the Toronto tracks development will begin in summer 2014. During construction, the project will boost the regional economy by creating and supporting hundreds of jobs. During the peak of construction at these venues, it is estimated that more than 700 workers will employed.

Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to delivering some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects, on time and on budget. It also manages one of the largest real estate portfolios in Canada, offers real estate services, such as asset management and property and land management, and provides the public sector and not-for-profit organizations with long-term financing to renew public infrastructure.

Visit www.infrastructureontario.ca for more information. 

Quotes:

Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance 
“Hosting the Toronto 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games will bring positive economic benefits to the GTA, the region and our nation as a whole. Our government's contribution to fund sport infrastructure, legacy initiatives and essential federal services will ensure safe and secure games for all participants and spectators. We are proud of our investment in these games, which will showcase this great region to the Americas.”

Honourable Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister responsible for the Pan/Parapan American Games 
“These new sport facilities are an important milestone on our road to the “People's Games” in 2015. These projects are moving forward on track, creating jobs and building a legacy of new and improved recreation facilities for community members and high-performance athletes to enjoy for generations to come. The McGuinty Government is proud of the progress we're making together.” 

Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) 
“The Government of Canada's substantial investment in the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games will bring world-class sporting facilities to the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to serving as competition venues during the Games, these facilities will leave behind a legacy of high-performance sport and recreation benefits for athletes and families for years to come.” 

Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure 
“These venues will stimulate economies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and provide hundreds of construction jobs. I am excited to see construction start on the cycling track, athletics and soccer stadiums. I am proud to support sport infrastructure that will help our athletes in the Pan and Parapan American Games and help Ontarians have more active lives for decades to come.” 

Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto 
“The City of Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. Toronto residents are ready to welcome athletes from across the Americas and to embrace the economic benefits, healthy lifestyle and recreational opportunities that the Games will leave as their legacy.” 

Bob Bratina, Mayor, City of Hamilton 
“Since the unanimous vote to approve the Ivor Wynne site, the council-approved process has been carried out smoothly and professionally with excellent representation by our city staff, with co-operation from our partners Toronto 2015, Infrastructure Ontario and the Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football organization. Hamilton will be the center of the soccer world during the games in 2015 with a brilliant new stadium to showcase to our city, our sporting communities and the various nations and visitors of the Pan American Games family.”

Gordon Krantz, Mayor, Town of Milton 
“On behalf of Milton Council and the Milton community, we are excited to roll forward on Milton's new velodrome facility as part of the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The velodrome will be a legacy to the Milton community and will provide recreational opportunities to Milton residents for years to come.”

Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University 
“York University is proud to be the host venue for the athletics competitions of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The new stadium will allow us to create new opportunities and better serve our communities, our province, and our nation, while also enhancing the experience of our students.” 

Contacts:

Terence Foran 
Infrastructure Ontario 
416-325-2939