Bruce Power has signed a contract worth $700 million with an Aecon-led team for the replacement of steam generators in three remaining units at its nuclear plant.

The agreement with Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) follows on the heels of the successful completion of Unit 6 Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and with the Unit 3 steam generator replacement set to begin.

SGRT is a joint venture between Aecon and SGT, which itself is a partnership between Framatome and United Engineers & Constructors, Inc. The work on the project is set to begin in 2027, and sees the team replace steam generators at Units 5, 7 and 8 of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Tiverton.

“Our partnerships are continuing to drive excellent performance in our MCR projects, providing a made-in-Ontario solution as clean energy demands continue to rise and driving the economy through a robust nuclear industry,” said Laurent Seigle, Bruce Power’s Executive Vice-President of Projects. “We look forward to continuing to deliver on our MCR Projects to bring our renewed units back online to provide clean energy for the people of Ontario for decades to come.”

As has been the case with previously signed contracts for Units 6, 3 and 4, SGRT’s scope of work includes engineering and planning activities, the removal of existing steam generators and the installation of new steam generators, as well as construction management and procurement of materials, and construction activities.

“Building on the successful work by SGRT on previous units, this contract award demonstrates Bruce Power’s confidence in SGRT to successfully execute the remaining steam generator replacements safely, on-time and with excellent quality,” said Aecon President and CEO Jean-Louis Servranckx. “We look forward to working with our valued client and partners to help ensure the supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity to meet Ontario’s growing energy demands.”

SGRT has successfully completed steam generator replacement work on Unit 6, with Units 3 and 4 ongoing. The award of three additional units secures the remainder of Bruce Power’s steam generator replacement contracts. Aecon is also currently executing fuel channel and feeder replacement work on all six of Bruce Power’s units as part of the Shoreline Power Group joint venture.

The Bruce MCR project will extend the life of the site to 2064.