SNC-Lavalin awarded contract to plan Mayfield Road improvements

By Zachary Roman

Professional services and project management company SNC-Lavalin will be in charge of engineering improvements to Mayfield Road. 

The company won a contract from the Region of Peel to complete the work, and announced it in a May 12 media release.

The company said in recent years the Region has been experiencing significant traffic growth due to development in Brampton and Caledon. 

SNC-Lavalin added the project will address the need for increased capacity on Mayfield Road, as well as supporting infrastructure and utilities. It claims the project will improve active transportation, traffic operations, and safety. Further, it said the road improvements will boost economic development in Peel.

Ben Almond, SNC-Lavalin's CEO of Engineering Eervices in Canada, said it was a privilege for his company to be chosen, and noted it has done many similar projects for the Region of Peel in the past.

“We bring strong knowledge of the Region's expectations and requirements. Our local teams also have in-depth understanding of the surrounding project and the mitigating issues brought forth by the major stakeholders in this area,” said Almond. “We look forward to working with Peel Region and helping them improve mobility for the people living in the region.”

SNC-Lavalin is being asked by the Region to address deficiencies in road geometry and capacity; provide a solution for a full build-out of the Mayfield Road corridor; considering all users of the road, from pedestrians to transport trucks; and addressing the needs of key local stakeholders. 

At Region of Peel Council's March 9 meeting, Councillors approved a staff recommendation to award a contract to SNC-Lavalin for consulting engineering services to widen Mayfield Road between Hurontario Street and Heart Lake Road.

The company will be paid $4,400,014 for detailed design, contract administration, and construction inspection services related to the road widening. The capital project to widen Mayfield Road between Hurontario Street and Heart Lake Road was originally approved in the Region's 2021 capital budget. 

According to the Region of Peel, Mayfield Road will be widened to six lanes between Chinguacousy and Heart Lake roads in the future.