PCL Breaks Ground on $10B Airport Expansion Satellite Jetty at Montreal-Trudeau
According to the Daily Commercial News, PCL Construction and ADM Aéroports de Montréal have broken ground on a satellite jetty project at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, marking a major milestone in one of Canada’s largest airport expansion programs.
Project Scope and Timeline
The satellite jetty work involves two phases: a temporary structure with four gates capable of handling eight aircraft, and a permanent satellite jetty with 12 gates designed to handle up to 24 aircraft. Planning for the project began last May, the Daily Commercial News reports.
The jetty work is part of ADM’s Flight Plan 2028-2035, a $10 billion, 10-year capital improvement program aimed at keeping pace with growing passenger demand at the Montreal airport. Beyond the satellite jetty, the broader program includes reconfiguration of airport access roads, new parking areas, pick-up and drop-off points, and a new building to connect the future YUL REM light rail station to the terminal. Airside improvements include expanded baggage handling systems, new taxiways, and additional tarmac space. The project is located on federal lands.
What It Means for Subcontractors
- Structural and civil work is active now. With groundbreaking complete, subcontractors in concrete, steel, and site prep should be tracking procurement opportunities tied to both the temporary and permanent jetty phases.
- Mechanical, electrical, and baggage handling specialists are in play. The program explicitly calls for upgraded baggage handling systems and passenger processing areas, creating openings for MEP and specialty systems contractors.
- Roadwork and site development will follow. Access road reconfiguration, new parking construction, and drop-off zone work are all listed components, meaning civil and paving subcontractors should watch ADM and PCL bid channels.
- Long runway ahead. With a 10-year, $10 billion program, subcontractors who establish relationships on early phases are well positioned for repeat work through 2035.
