Port of Montreal Expansion Underway as ‘Nation-Building’ Effort Ramps up - Montreal

Construction on Montreal Port Expansion Underway as ‘Nation-Building’ Effort Ramps Up

The Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from Montreal, workers have begun to construct a stone work jetty in the river. The Montreal Port Authority says the structure will serve as a platform to move machinery and build the wharf before being converted into the sur…

Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up - Montreal

Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from Montreal, workers have begun to construct a stone work jetty in the river.

Montreal port expansion construction progresses as part of federal ‘nation-building’ projects

Port of Montreal signed a joint development agreement with terminal operator DP World and secured a $1.16-billion loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank

Port of Montreal expansion begins with construction of stone work jetty

Construction has commenced on a stone work jetty in the river at Contrecoeur, situated downstream from Montreal. This development follows recent preparatory efforts at the site, marking a significant progress in the project aimed at enhancing the local infrastructure.

Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up

By Frédéric Lacroix-Couture The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2026 12:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from Montreal, workers have begun to cons…