“The pandemic certainly threw a wrench into our timeline,” says Cosyn Heath. “Finalizing design and procurement during COVID lockdowns brought new challenges, and once we reached the tender phase, we faced price escalations due to supply chain issues, inflation, and labour shortages.” Despite the costs, the City chose to move forward. “Council ultimately approved financing the difference because they understood that without this facility, Hamilton transit couldn’t grow,” she adds. The project is backed by $111.4 million in federal and $92.6 million in provincial funding. Several key players helped bring the project to life. Arcadis was retained as the Prime Design and Contract Management consultant, while Pomerleau serves as the General Contractor. The City’s Corporate Facility and Energy Division provided project management, while the Transit Division offered detailed operational expertise throughout the design process. “We worked closely with our internal teams to make sure the facility met the needs of both today’s operations and tomorrow’s ambitions,” says Cosyn Heath. “This includes everything from safer bus access to staff amenities and future fuel readiness.” 40 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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