Ontario Construction News staff writer
Here are some of DataBid.com’s top project opportunities for the week ending Nov. 9. Ontario Construction News provides a daily update of current opportunities for all registered subscribers at www.ontarioconstructionnews.com/databid.
Southern Ontario
Sheppard Ave. West Microhotel
Location: North York-area
Stage: Design planning
The site of this project has a history associated with diplomatic conflict, terrorism and international litigation intrigue – as it had previously been owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
DataBid.com reports that Realtel Management Corp. is the owner of the hotel project planned for 290 Sheppard Ave. W. VFA Architecture & Design is designing the six-storey, 38-unit structure to replace an empty single family home on the site.
The Hamilton Spectator reported in 2016 that the run-down house and lot currently on the site — as well as another empty property in Ottawa and two bank accounts — were owned by the Iranian government. A Toronto judge dismissed the country’s arguments of state immunity from seizure of property and ordered that the assets be turned over to American victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism who have won cases against the nation in U.S. courts.
Federal legislation allows for victims of state-sponsored terrorism from other countries, and their families, to ask Canadian courts to seize Iranian assets here if they can prove their case.
The Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, enacted under the former Conservative government, currently lists Iran and Syria as state sponsors of terrorism.
Shoppers World Mixed Use Redevelopment
Location: Brampton, ON
Stage: Design planning
See the story published earlier in Ontario Construction News
LCBO London Retail Service Centre boiler replacement
Location: London
Stage: Bids due Dec. 4
Brock University elevator modernization
Location: St. Catharines
Stage: Bids due Nov. 29
Wastewater treatment plant inlet building modifications
Locaton: Innisfil
Stage: Bids Due Nov. 28
Eastern Ontario
Carleton University construction management services
Location: Ottawa
Bids due: Nov. 29
Hastings Memorial Arena and site restoration demolition
Location: Hastings
Stage: Bids due Nov. 28
Ottawa OC Transpo womens washroom and kickoff room
Location: Ottawa
Bids due: Nov. 27
UCDSB Pakenham Public School roof access and roofing
Stage: Bids due Nov. 26