MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc.
("Bird") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract
for construction of Lake City Studios ("the Project"), by Lake City
Industries Limited Partnership in Burnaby, British Columbia. The project has a
contract value in excess of $200
million.
Once complete, Lake City Studios will create a significant
economic development opportunity in the community and result in a
world-class film studio with the potential to attract major
productions and support the overall growth of the film industry
locally.
The Project includes over 1.3 million square feet of space and
incorporates 21 sound stages, production offices, general office
space, storage and workshops, an underground parkade as well as
site works and landscaping.
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to deliver another
important project for this client, as well as contribute to the
growth and prosperity of the community. This large-scale project
leverages our team's demonstrated execution experience and
contributes to the continued expansion of our project portfolio in
the BC market, as well as continues to build our relationship with
this client for whom we have executed a number of projects across
Canada." said Mr. Teri McKibbon, President and CEO of Bird
Construction Inc. "Bird's track record and expanded platform
positions us to take advantage of a strong pipeline of projects in
this market, and positively supports our geographic diversity and
focus on building long term shareholder value."
This press release contains forward-looking information (as
defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation) that
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to
materially differ from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information contact:
T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or
W.R. Gingrich, CFO
Bird Construction Inc.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6
Phone: (905) 602-4122
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX:BDT)
is a leading Canadian construction company operating from
coast-to-coast and servicing all of Canada's major markets. Bird provides a
comprehensive range of construction services from new construction
for industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil infrastructure
markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services,
heavy civil construction, and mine support services; as well as
vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and
specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a
people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and
a high level of service that provides long-term value for all
stakeholders. www.bird.ca
SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.