Avison Young has landed the contract to handle all of Seaspan's real-estate needs as the marine company expands its facilities, the company announced yesterday.
As part of last year's $35 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, Seaspan was awarded an $8 billion federal contract to build ships for Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy.
In order to build the ships, Seaspan is required to upgrade its facilities and will need between 60,000 and 100,000 square feet of space earmarked for staging and warehouse facilities on the North Shore, where Seaspan is located.
Avison Young agents Terry Thies and Ian Whitchelo will be working with Seaspan.
"We are honoured to be selected to work with a locally based, industry-leading business, and support economic development in the community in which we live and work," said Thies.
"Seaspan is a progressive company that has deep roots in its communities and works to build long-lasting relationships with all the stakeholders it serves, including municipal governments, First Nations and the public."
