In collaboration with architectural firms Richez_Associés and Provencher Roy, Groupe Porteur, which is comprised of SYSTRA Canada, Egis, and EXP, says it is proud to be a part of this “ambitious project,” which will “transform urban mobility and forge sustainable connections between communities.”
Groupe Porteur will support the TramGO Project Office through all phases of the C$114 million Gatineau-Ottawa tramway contract, including technical and environmental studies, procurement, and construction work supervision and commissioning tests.
Highlights of the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway include:
- 24 kilometers (15 miles) of new line, including 22 in Quebec and two in Ontario.
- Y-shaped circuit with a 10.5-kilometer (6.5-mile) south and 7.5-kilometer (4.6-mile) north branch.
- 37 stations.
- Four multimodal exchange hubs.
- Commissioning by 2035.
“We are deeply honored by the trust STO has placed in Groupe Porteur for this significant project,” said SYSTRA Canada Executive Vice President, Transit, Samuel Derosiaux. “We will dedicate our most talented professionals to every phase of its delivery. Together, we are committed to offering citizens an efficient, sustainable and innovative transportation system that is perfectly integrated into the urban environment of the cities of Gatineau and Ottawa.”
“In spring 2025, Groupe Porteur will hand in a work plan detailing all project deliverables and associated schedules. It will serve as the basis for the action plan of all future public consultations on the project,” said Egis Chief Commercial Officer Jean Steenhouwer, who noted that the “complexity of a large-scale project can be a challenge,” and that Groupe Porteur has the “proven experience” and will work closely to ensure the project is navigated successfully to completion.
The technical and environmental studies for the 22 of 24 kilometers (13.7 to 15 miles) of the route on Quebec territory will also begin this spring.
“The Gatineau-Ottawa tramway is much more than just a transit project. It embodies an ambitious vision of sustainable mobility, infrastructure modernization, and development of the urban fabric,” said EXP Senior Vice President, Infrastructure, Guillaume Halde. “With Groupe Porteur, we are proud to be part of a project that will shape the future of this dynamic region. Behind this project stand a host of people—members of our multifaceted teams, including urban planning experts, whose greatest strength lies in their local roots.”
More information on the project is available here.
