Bombardier announced plans Thursday to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing centre in the Montreal suburb of Dorval, Que., as part of a roughly $100-million investment aimed at supporting the company’s worldwide growth.

Located near Bombardier’s Challenger manufacturing centre and the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, the facility will expand the company’s industrial footprint and strengthen production capabilities, said the company. The new manufacturing centre is intended to complement Bombardier’s existing facilities, with the goal of increasing production capacity and productivity. Opening is scheduled before the end of 2027.

The project forms part of Bombardier’s long-term strategy to boost productivity in response to growing demand for its business aircraft and is expected to create skilled job opportunities.

“This major investment demonstrates our commitment to support Bombardier’s growth and build the infrastructure we need to maximize our productivity. As we expand our manufacturing capacity, we’re positioning ourselves to keep up with global demand and solidify our position at the top of the business aviation industry,” said David Murray, executive vice-president of executive vice-president of manufacturing, IT and the Bombardier Operational Excellence System.

“We also want to acknowledge the effectiveness of Investissement Québec’s programs for supporting business growth. The ESSOR program, which will finance part of our expansion through a repayable loan, supports Bombardier’s global growth objectives while creating quality jobs in the province of Quebec.”

As part of the project, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy Christine Fréchette is set to announce a $35-million repayable, non-forgivable loan from Investissement Québec’s ESSOR program to support the expansion.

“By supporting the expansion of Bombardier, a world-class prime contractor, our government is generating significant economic benefits for the entire Quebec supply chain and for the aerospace cluste,” said Fréchette.

She said the investment will create hundreds of highly skilled, well-paid jobs while strengthening Quebec’s expertise.

Bombardier declined to provide details on the type of planes that the plant will produce, The Globe and Mail reported.

Pictured: Future Bombardier manufacturing facility in Dorval, Que.

Rendering: Bombardier