Seneca College and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have awarded a fixed price contract to EllisDon Corporation to design, build and finance Seneca College’s King Campus Expansion in Toronto (Canada).

The contract between EllisDon Corporation and Seneca College is for CAD70.9 million (US$54.4 million). Payment will be made by the Province and Seneca College at substantial completion in spring 2018 to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.

The consortium members include: EllisDon Corporation (Developer); EllisDon Design Build Inc. (Construction); MJM Architects and Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. (Architects); and EllisDon Capital Inc. (Financial Advisor).

The selection of the successful team is the result of an open, fair and competitive procurement process that began in April 2014. Throughout its submission, EllisDon Corporation demonstrated a clear understanding of the design and construction needs of a postsecondary education facility.

Seneca’s King Campus is home to approximately 3,500 full-time students. Once this expansion is complete, the King Campus will provide teaching and learning opportunities for approximately 5,000 full-time students.

Key highlights of the 200,000 square foot expansion includes:

• 25 new classrooms, computer labs, specialty labs for training health-care practitioners, a library, learning commons and student study space.
• A new student area with a multi-purpose athletic and recreation space, gymnasium, fitness centre, informal study areas and event spaces, partially funded by the Seneca Student Federation and the Student Athletics Association.
• The project will target LEED Gold in the Canada Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design rating system.

Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, stated:

“Our government is proud to support Seneca College’s expansion, which will give students access to the innovative programs and additional student services they need to prepare for successful careers. We know that providing access to high-quality education and training facilities is critical to building the skilled workforce we need to support good jobs and economic growth for today and tomorrow.”

David Agnew, President, Seneca College, said:

“This is an exciting time in Seneca’s history as we mark the beginning of the construction of our beautiful new campus building at King. We look forward to working with EllisDon and its partners as we expand our facilities for the growing number of students and programs that are meeting the needs of employers and the community.”