Toronto Pearson Extends Transformation with $1.5 Billion in Terminal Modernization

Industry-leading design and construction partners to deliver the airport’s Terminal 1 & Terminal 3 revitalization, another major program in Pearson LIFT

Toronto Pearson has announced contracts to NORR-DIALOG and PCL Construction, who will design and construct another major infrastructure program.

The $1.5-billion investment to launch the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program has been awarded to NORR-DIALOG, a joint venture between two firms both Ontario-incorporated, and PCL Construction, a global firm created and headquartered in Canada, the airport announced.

“Toronto Pearson, one of Canada’s most important national infrastructure assets, serves as a vital gateway connecting people, products, and businesses to the world,” said Toronto Pearson President and CEO Deborah Flint. “This investment marks another significant milestone in Pearson LIFT and demonstrates our momentum in modernizing Pearson that will meet customer expectations.” We’re elevating the travel experience so Toronto Pearson can continue its part in fueling Canada’s economy by welcoming more passenger growth and offering better customer experience.”

The terminal program will modernize aging infrastructure while creating a faster, more comfortable airport experience for millions of travellers. Investments in gates, passenger processing areas and customs and immigration facilities will improve the fluidity of the Pearson journey, helping passengers move more seamlessly through the airport to board their flights, while also strengthening airport operations.

The program improvements throughout both terminals include: expanded terminal spaces, refreshed lounges, expanded in-terminal charging stations, improved baggage processing, modernized check-in areas, and advanced security screening.

The construction will be delivered in stages, ensuring that the airport continues to operate safely and efficiently while minimizing disruptions for passengers and airline partners.

NORR-DIALOG is leading planning, architecture, engineering and integrated design, while PCL Construction has joined as Construction Manager at Risk. Together, these two partners will help deliver the transformation of our terminals, creating a stronger foundation for future growth and passenger experience improvements.

The T1/T3 Revitalization Program marks the second major announcement of Pearson LIFT, an ambitious plan to renew and modernize Canada’s largest airport. In May, the airport broke ground on the first program, a $3-billion investment in airside and baggage systems.

“PCL is proud to build on our long-standing partnership with Toronto Pearson through the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program. Together with the design team, we are helping transform the airport for future generations by ensuring safe, uninterrupted operations during construction, modernizing essential infrastructure, enhancing the travel experience, and creating meaningful, long-term benefits for the communities we serve,” said Monique Buckberger, Vice President and District Manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

“Toronto Pearson is one of Canada’s most important transportation hubs. Every day it’s the scene of family reunions, business opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime journeys,” said Jim Anderson, Partner at DIALOG. “NORR-DIALOG is proud to partner with our home airport to keep those experiences moving smoothly. Along with noticeable improvements that are from parking lot to gate, much of this work will happen behind the scenes. And that’s exactly the point. The best passenger experience is one that allows people to focus less on the mechanics of travel and more on the joy of travel.”

“For NORR-DIALOG, this significant revitalization feels like coming home. This is a team with deep roots at Pearson Airport, including professional contributions that go back decades,” said Mark Boone, Vice President, Transportation at NORR. “The program is an opportunity to create a new standard for the passenger journey at Pearson. Every design decision supports Toronto Pearson’s vision of making travel more intuitive, welcoming, and efficient.”

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