Global engineering company Wood announced on September 24 that it has been awarded six new contracts for transit work across Ontario by Metrolinx.

The company was recently selected to provide solutions for several new projects. It will lead design on two bridge projects: Rouge River, which involves the structural rehabilitation of an approximately 120-year old railway bridge to extend its service life, and the replacement of the Birchmount Bridge to achieve additional track capacity and future system electrification.

The firm was also awarded new contracts for the Barrie Railway Corridor and the subway expansion program.

The projects are part of Metrolinx’s broader vision to double the use of transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area by increasing capacity. In addition to adding new transit lines and extensions, Metrolinx’s plans include new and upgraded stations plus hundreds of kilometers of new track.

“As an established and trusted partner of Metrolinx, we are proud of our continued role in helping to make Ontario’s vision for the future – a reality,” said Lytle Troutt, president of Wood’s environment and infrastructure business in the Americas. “These new contracts are a real testament to the strength of Wood’s sustainable infrastructure capabilities, as well as our specialized environmental, geotechnical and design expertise – and the proven commitment of our teams on the ground.”

“At any one time, we are working on 20 to 30 projects related to major capital expansion or infrastructure enhancements for this impressive undertaking, which aims to create a world-class transportation system in Canada’s largest and fastest-growing urban region.”