Hatch recognized with multiple awards by the Tunnelling Association of Canada

 Hatch and TTC receiving their 2026 Canadian Innovation Initiative Award

Mississauga, ON – Hatch is proud to announce that the Feasibility Study of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Line 1 PCTL Replacement has been selected as the 2026 Canadian Innovation Initiative Award recipient by the Tunnelling Association of Canada (TAC). In addition, long-time Hatch leader Tomas Gregor has been honored with the Canadian Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his lasting impact on Canada’s tunnelling and underground construction industry. 

The Canadian Innovation Initiative Award celebrates individuals or teams who have made significant contributions through exceptional engineering service, research, product development, technological advancement, or geotechnical and mechanical design. Hatch’s feasibility study reflects a collaborative effort focused on advancing innovative, resilient solutions for critical transit infrastructure in Canada. It included a low-risk, system-wide strategy to rehabilitate aging tunnel liners in Canada’s busiest subway while maintaining full operations.  

“This recognition highlights the strength of collaboration and innovation across our teams and partners. We are proud to share this award with our client, the Toronto Transit Commission, and to see this work recognized by the Tunnelling Association of Canada.”
— Jean Habimana, director of Tunnels, Hatch 

TAC also presented Gregor with its Canadian Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical excellence, and service across engineering, construction, ownership, or supply roles. 

“Tomas’s career reflects a deep commitment to engineering excellence, mentorship, and advancing the tunnelling profession in Canada. His impact on the Canadian industry is lasting, and this recognition is extremely well deserved.” said Habimana.

Both awards were formally presented at the TAC Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Montreal, held in conjunction with the World Tunnelling Congress (WTC). 

For more information, please contact:

Lindsay Janca
Global Director, Public Relations
Tel: +1 905 403 4199
Email: media@hatch.com

About Hatch

Hatch is a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm. Whatever our clients envision, our teams can design and build. With seven decades of business and technical experience in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and more innovative. With 11,000 staff in over 150 countries, we challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

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