ST. THOMAS, ONT. – Power Co is calling it a “strong start to the new year” for the massive St. Thomas gigafactory project with the first steel officially up, showcasing the building structures as they rise.
Despite challenging weather conditions, steel erector Steelcon recently announced crews have erected the first s, trusses and beams for the first cell production unit and supporting structures.
According to the City of St. Thomas, at peak construction, nearly 100 tradespeople are working onsite, with more than 500 skilled workers supporting steel fabrication.
It’s the latest news on the $7 billion EV manufacturing facility since foundation work began in the fall at the 350-acre site.
Magil Construction Canada Inc. is leading the foundational work for the three buildings involved in the project, which involves over 500,000 square feet of formwork, more than 32,000 cubic metres of concrete, and approximately 4,850 metric tonnes of rebar.
Canada’s largest EV battery plant is slated to be in production in 2027. Once complete, the St. Thomas gigafactory will bring Power Co’s advanced Unified Cell battery technology to Canada, a release notes.
It will produce battery cells that power the next generation of electric vehicles, supporting Volkswagen’s electrification drive. The City of St. Thomas has also planned substantial improvements to nearby roads by Highway 3 from two to four lanes beginning at Centennial Avenue and heading west through neighbouring Southwold Township. Additional improvements will also be made to various exits to improve traffic flow.
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It will produce battery cells that power the next generation of electric vehicles, supporting Volkswagen’s electrification drive. The City of St. Thomas has also planned substantial improvements to nearby roads by Highway 3 from two to four lanes beginning at Centennial Avenue and heading west through neighbouring Southwold Township. Additional improvements will also be made to various exits to improve traffic flow.
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