Aecon is part of the Connect 6ix consortium building the future Ontario Line subway in Toronto under a collaborative mode.
The Connect 6ix contract for the Ontario Line is indeed being delivered under a collaborative contracting model. This approach is becoming more common in large-scale infrastructure projects because it promotes greater cooperation and alignment between the public sector and the private sector partners.
In a collaborative contracting model, the parties involved work closely together from the early stages of the project. This typically involves shared responsibilities, joint decision-making, and a focus on achieving mutual goals such as on-time delivery, cost management, and quality control. Collaborative contracts often include mechanisms like shared risk and reward structures, which help ensure that all parties are incentivized to work together efficiently and effectively.
For the Ontario Line, the collaborative approach is particularly important given the complexity and scale of the project. It allows for more flexibility in addressing challenges that arise during construction and helps manage the interface between different parts of the project, such as the integration of various civil works, systems, and operations.
The price tag to Metrolimx has now increased 43% now to 27.2 billions. NOT TO US ANYMORE ;) https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/06/cost-torontos-ontario-line-ballooned-billions/