Grimsby GO Station Starts Construction With 220 Parking Spaces

Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture has been awarded the major construction contract for Grimsby GO Station in the Town of Grimsby, Niagara Region, Ontario, with major construction now underway. The station will include one rail platform with a heated shelter and canopy, a five-bay bus loop and 220 parking spaces, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

In its October 8, 2026 announcement, Ontario Newsroom reports that site grading is underway, followed by excavation and platform foundation construction. Grimsby will be the first GO Transit station built using Ontario’s new standardized station design.

Key Project Facts

• Project type: GO Transit rail station with bus interchange and parking.
• Location: Town of Grimsby, Niagara Region, Ontario.
• Scope: One rail platform with heated shelter and canopy, a five-bay bus loop, 220 parking spaces, bicycle parking and dedicated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones.
• General contractor: Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture, awarded the major construction contract.
• Design approach: Ontario’s new standardized station design, used for the first time at a GO Transit station.
• Stage: Major construction underway; current work includes site grading.
• Timeline: Completion expected in the second half of 2027.

One Rail Platform and a Five-Bay Bus Loop

Grimsby GO Station combines rail passenger facilities with a bus interchange and vehicle access areas. The station is intended to support increased GO service along the Lakeshore West line.

The construction scope includes:

• One rail platform serving the new station.
• A heated passenger shelter and platform canopy.
• A five-bay bus loop for GO and regional transit.
• 220 vehicle parking spaces.
• Bicycle parking.
• Dedicated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones.

For contractors and suppliers, the scope is centred on platform infrastructure, a sheltered passenger waiting area and exterior transportation facilities. The bus loop, parking and passenger transfer zones are distinct elements of the station build rather than a rail-platform-only project.

Grading Leads Into Platform Foundations

Early work began earlier in 2026 and included tree and vegetation removals to prepare the site for construction. As of the October 2026 announcement, current work includes site grading, with excavation and platform foundation construction to follow.

The award to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture places the project in major construction rather than planning or tendering for the principal construction contract. The stated completion target is the second half of 2027.

Subcontractors assessing the project should distinguish the active civil and foundation sequence from later station systems and finish work. The construction start does not establish that any particular subcontract package remains open.

Standardized Design Shapes Station Delivery

Grimsby GO Station will be the first GO Transit station delivered using Ontario’s new standardized station design. The province announced that approach earlier in 2026 with the stated objectives of reducing construction costs and accelerating delivery.

The combination of a platform, heated shelter and canopy creates interfaces between passenger shelter components, heating and electrical systems, and the platform structure. Contractors working on later components would need to coordinate those interfaces with the advancing platform work.

The exterior scope also brings together bus circulation, vehicle parking, bicycle parking and passenger transfer areas. Coordination across those areas is a construction consideration because each forms part of the same station access layout.

Construction Trades Involved

Early site work is already underway, including grading, with excavation and platform foundations next in the announced sequence.

Subject to procurement status and final package requirements, later-stage work could potentially involve the following trades; this is not a list of confirmed available contracts:

• Mechanical and HVAC for the heated passenger shelter.
• Electrical installation for station facilities.
• Roofing for shelter and canopy components.
• Glazing for passenger shelter components.
• Painting and protective finishes.
• Doors and hardware associated with the shelter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the major construction contract for Grimsby GO Station?

Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture has been awarded the major construction contract.

When is Grimsby GO Station expected to be completed?

Completion is expected in the second half of 2027. The October 2026 announcement identifies site grading as current work, followed by excavation and platform foundation construction.

What facilities are included in the station?

The station includes one rail platform with a heated shelter and canopy, a five-bay bus loop for GO and regional transit, 220 parking spaces, bicycle parking and dedicated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones.

For contractors and suppliers, Grimsby GO Station is an active transit construction project with a defined platform, shelter and interchange scope. With the major contract awarded and site work underway, pursuit decisions should focus on later-stage package requirements and procurement status.

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