The Government of Canada is investing in a new Transportation Safety and Technology Science hub to be built at the National Research Council of Canada’s main campus on Montréal Road in Ottawa. The new facility is designed to enhance the safety of air, rail, marine and pipeline transportation systems through scientific research.
According to a news release, the hub will bring together experts from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the National Research Council, creating a shared space for investigations and innovation in transportation safety. The initiative is part of the federal Laboratories Canada strategy, which aims to modernize government science infrastructure.
The construction contract has been awarded to Bird Construction Group Ltd., with the overall project expected to cost up to $410 million. The initial phase, covering advisory services and site preparation, is valued at $12.3 million.
Construction preparation will begin this fall, with completion targeted for 2030.
