TTC, Bechtel sign project management contract for Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has entered into an agreement with Bechtel Canada Co. for project management of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) for up to $80 million.

Rtands.com
April 14, 2015

The contract value to Bechtel is based on staffing costs, management fees and incentives to open the subway extension by December 31, 2017. Bechtel staff has begun work and will form an integrated team with existing TTC personnel. The Bechtel contract will expire March 31, 2018. Bechtel's project director will report directly to TTC Chief Executive Officer Andy Byford.

TCC authorized the expenditure of $90 million, while the Regional Municipality of York authorized the expenditure of $60 million, for a total of $150 million (third party contractor, plus in-house project costs), to fully deliver TYSSE by the end of 2017.