Bird Construction Inc. announces that it is part of consortium that has executed a contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2017

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2017 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") announced today that it is part of the Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners consortium that has executed a contract to design, build, finance and maintain an entertainment facility for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in the City of Niagara Falls. Bird will design and build the project and has taken a minority equity interest in the concession responsible for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of the project through Bird Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary. On July 11, 2017, the Company announced that it was part of the consortium named preferred proponent for the project. Since that announcement, the consortium has achieved financial close.

The facility features a performance space with multiple stage configurations and provides seating for over 5,000 patrons. Additional features include a public lobby and gathering spaces, box offices, bar and concessions.

The Company expects to commence construction activities shortly with the new centre expected to open in spring 2019.

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SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.