Ontario Construction News staff writer
Here are some of the projects reported by DataBid.com for the week ending March 14. You can learn more and obtain a free subscription at www.databid.com.
Southern Ontario
FlyOver Canada Toronto CN Tower – Toronto
Location: Toronto
Stage: Design planning
PCL Construction will commence building later this year a new FlyOver Canada ride/attraction near the base of Toronto’s CN Tower. Pursuit, part of Viad Corp., announced the project in 2019, after it negotiated a land lease with the Canada Lands Corp.
“Through a visually stunning flight ride experience inside a soon-to-be-built landmark building, we will share the story of Canada and its people in an inspiring way that is accessible to everyone,” said Lisa Adams, vice-president, FlyOver Attractions by Pursuit.
Project’s designers include Sturgess Architecture and Plant Architect Inc. The company has a similar attraction in operation in Vancouver. For more information on FlyOver Canada visit flyovercanada.com/toronto.
Humber College N. Campus retail space renovation
Location: Toronto
Stage: Advanced procurement
Databid reports that Humber College is in the process of developing the Request for Proposal (RFP) document to obtain proposals from general contractors for a project to renovate its retail spaces (approximately 35,000 sq. ft.) at its North campus.
The entire project will be executed in phases/multi-years,” DataBid says. “The renovated retail spaces will include Bookstore Print Shop Technology Kiosk new Grab & Go food services Subway new Variety Store upgrading and expanding an existing main kitchen and renovating the campus main cafeteria.”
Springwater St. Vincent Street Bridge Rehabilitation
Location: Minesing
Stage: Bids due April 16
Highway 401 improvements – capital contract
Location: Central region
Stage: Bids due: April 15
TDSB Stanley Public School childcare renovation
Location: North York
Stage: Bids due April 9
Eastern Ontario
Storm culverts rehabilitation – various locations
Location: Peterborough
Bids due: April 16
Prescott Bridge No. 06-077 rehabilitation
Location: Russell
Stage: Bids due April 9
KPRDSB Westmount Public School roof replacement
Location: Peterborough
Stage: Bids due April 8
Ottawa structure renewal – Bridges and culvert
Location: Ottawa
Bids Due: April 2
Queens University Biosciences Complex lecture theatre
Location: Kingston
Stage: Bids due April 1
