Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SLND and SLND WS) (“Southland”) announced today that Red River Biosolids Partners General Partnership, a joint venture comprised of a Southland subsidiary, Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada Inc., Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE), and MWH Constructors Canada Ltd. has executed a contract with the City of Winnipeg to deliver the Winnipeg North End Sewage Treatment Plant (“NEWPCC”) Biosolids Facilities Upgrade project under a Progressive Design-Build contract model.

The collaborative project begins with a development phase contract valued at approximately $70 million USD to advance design and finalize the scope and cost of various elements of the project. Southland holds a 33.3% share of the development phase contract which will be added to its backlog in the third quarter of 2024. Upon successful completion of this phase, the implementation phase will begin to finalize the design and execute construction.

The scope of work includes the design and construction of a new biosolids facility, as well as modifications to the existing primary clarification. NEWPCC provides 70% of Winnipeg’s wastewater treatment capacity and is the largest sewage treatment plant in the city. Southland is also currently working with Aecon and the City of Winnipeg to deliver the NEWPCC Headworks Facilities Upgrade project.

Further information about the project is available on the City of Winnipeg’s website.

About Southland

Southland is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure construction services. With roots dating back to 1900, Southland and its subsidiaries form one of the largest infrastructure construction companies in North America, with experience throughout the world. The company serves the bridges, tunneling, communications, transportation and facilities, marine, steel structures, water and wastewater treatment, and water pipeline end markets. Southland is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas. For more information, please visit Southland’s website at www.southlandholdings.com.

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