MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

MHCA pre-budget talks start with Infrastructure Minister

The MHCA will meet next week with Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler to talk about the projected Highways Capital budget for 2021 and in the next five years, as part of the association’s efforts to move Manitoba toward long-term, public budget strategy.

“We are not out of the COVID pandemic and the economy is still in clear need of stimulus,” MHCA President Chris Lorenc said. “It is well-known and acknowledged that strategic investment in infrastructure provides some of the highest rates of return on investment available for public-sector programs.”

The heavy construction industry and its supply side — including engineering, heavy equipment, oils, aggregates and related — need long-term, multi-year public budget plans around which to invest in plant, equipment, HR and its education and training, Lorenc noted.

Among the other priorities the association hopes to discuss next week are:

  • Manitoba’s transportation system condition and needs assessment
  • Estimated contract awards to March 31, 2021 against announced program amounts
  • Status of the Lake St. Martin/Lake Manitoba Outlet Channels project
  • Status of funding agreements under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

Lorenc said Schuler recognizes the value of public investment in core infrastructure in Manitoba.

Infrastructure works were considered an essential service during the pandemic business shutdown and, with significant increases to capital budgets in the spring, play a critical role in the economy’s recovery.

Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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