Ontario Construction News staff writer
A joint venture led by Aecon Group has been awarded a $350 million contract to replace steam generators at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station Units 3 and 4.
The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT)’s scope of work includes engineering and planning activities, the removal of existing steam generators, the installation of new steam generators, construction management and procurement of materials, and construction activities.
SGRT is currently executing steam generator replacement work on Unit 6, with work expected to be completed by the end of 2021. In 2017.
“This contract award builds on the successful work by SGRT at Unit 6 and further demonstrates Aecon’s diverse, industry leading expertise as the largest nuclear constructor in Canada,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and CEO, Aecon Group Inc.
“The Bruce MCR Project is creating jobs, generating economic development opportunities in local and surrounding communities, and will be integral in advancing Ontario’s economic recovery coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to working with Bruce Power and our joint venture partner to execute this project which is critical in supplying clean, reliable and low-cost energy to Ontarians.”
SGRT is currently working on steam-generator replacement work on Unit 6, with work expected to be completed by the end of 2021. In 2017, the team signed a long-term preferred supplier agreement for steam generator replacements at the plant’s remaining five units as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement (MCR) project.
“While we continue to focus on Unit 6, which remains on track, it’s important to continue to plan for future Major Component Replacement (MCR) Projects, which will play a key role in stimulating the economy as Ontario moves into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mike Rencheck, president and CEO at Bruce Power.
“Securing the long-term future of the Bruce site is vital to ensuring Canada meets its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”