TORONTO - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $239 million to EllisDon Infrastructure Transit (EDIT) to design, build and finance the Rutherford Station project, in support of the province's GO Rail Expansion program. 

Members of the EDIT team include: 

  • Applicant Lead: EllisDon Civil Ltd.
  • Construction: EllisDon Civil Ltd.
  • Design: Amec Foster Wheeler plc.
  • Financial Advisor: EllisDon Capital Inc. 

EDIT was selected as the successful proponent as the result of an open, fair and competitive procurement process overseen by a third-party fairness monitor.

The project includes a new multi-level parking structure with an integrated station building, in addition to a re-design of the surface parking, kiss and ride, and bus loop. The project also brings improved pedestrian access, new rail platforms, and a second heavy rail track and provision for future third express center track, as well as a rail/road grade separation on Rutherford Road. 

EDIT will commence their design work now, with construction beginning in spring 2019 and completion expected in 2023. 

Visit here for more information about the Rutherford Station project.

Quick Facts:

  • The project is being delivered through IO's design, build and finance (DBF) Public-Private Partnership (P3) model, which transfers appropriate risks associated with design, construction and financing of the project to the private sector. 

Quotes:

“The new Rutherford GO Station will provide customers with a better, more convenient experience when they take the GO. Our government is committed to building public transit to grow our economy and connect people with good jobs and the people and things they care about.”
Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation

“Infrastructure projects, including those that are improving regional transit, are critical to making life better for the people of Ontario. We are committed to making the right infrastructure investments at the right time in our biggest cities and smallest towns. Ontario is open for business.”
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure

“We're delighted to bring major improvements to the residents of Vaughan. Lowering Rutherford Road will not only alleviate a traffic issue, but make travel safer for all residents in the area. And the new parking spaces and station building will make taking the GO easier and better. We can't wait to deliver these projects to you.”
Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx

"My commitment to the people of Vaughan and King Township was to deliver meaningful results for our families - that includes making progress on needed upgrades to all three local GO stations in Rutherford, Maple, and King City. Today's announcement demonstrates that our new government is moving swiftly to significantly expand parking capacity, improve the pedestrian experience, and reduce congestion on our roads."
Stephen Lecce, MPP, King-Vaughan

“We are pleased to announce the award of this contact. The Rutherford Station project is an important part of expanding and enhancing regional transit service and will ultimately provide improved services on the Barrie GO line.”
Ehren Cory, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario

Learn More

Infrastructure Ontario
Metrolinx and RER

Contacts:

Bianca Lankheit
Infrastructure Ontario
416-326-0636

Anne Marie Aikins
Metrolinx
416-202-5796

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