1970
Decade of Firsts
Our first decade in business teaches us everything we need to know about putting the work in.
Construction: 15 Projects
FEB 2, 1973
Clearway is incorporated.
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APR 11, 1973
We break ground on our first project.
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1976
Innovation is part of the DNA of Clearway. Excavator extension is deployed.
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MAY 1, 1978
We begin our first out of town project in New Liskeard.
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1980
Decade of Perseverance
An economically challenging time, the 1980’s see interest rates and inflation continue to rise.
Construction: 50 Projects
JAN 1, 1980
We greet the new decade with new initiatives and begin investing in new operating space.
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1984
Sometimes you need family to persevere. Brothers working together.
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1986
Our first shoring system is developed, increasing our daily pipelaying output by 20m.
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1990
Coming out Strong
Coming out of the recession, local projects are few, so Clearway makes the pivotal choice to expand operations to Northern Ontario.
Construction: 80 Projects
1991
We begin our first Northern Ontario project in Hudson Bay, Moose Factory.
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1992
In tough economic times, Clearway focuses on execution on remote projects. A steady flow of work on Indian Reserves in Northern Ontario ensues.
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1995
Pearson Airport.
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1996
Operations move to Bowes Road, Vaughan.
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1998
Clearway takes a break from the snowy north, says hello to sunny St. Kitts.
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1999
Bringing clean water to Thunder Bay Ontario.
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2000
Clearway Diversifies
At the beginning of the new millennium Clearway passes the torch to a new generation, diversifying our operations and portfolio in the process.
Construction: 100 Projects
2002
The second generation takes ownership.
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2004
We begin construction on Rutherford Road, Vaughan.
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2006
SigNature Communities is incorporated.
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2007
Sterling Haulage is incorporated.
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2010
Big Picture Thinking
This decade sees tremendous growth and diversification. It also sees a new emphasis on strategic thinking and environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Construction: 225 Projects
Utilities: 30 Projects
2011
SynRG Group Construction Partners Inc. is incorporated.
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2013
Clearway receives COR Certification.
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2015
Clearway Utilities is incorporated.
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2015
Clearway opens Freshway Yard in Vaughan, Ontario.
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2017
Our charity organization, Cause & Affect, is started.
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2018
Clearway Founder Nick Di Battista is honoured with the GTSWCA Industry Excellence Award.
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2018
Clearway receives the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leadership Award.
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2018
The Nick Di Battista Scholarship Fund is founded.
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2019
Clearway receives the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Construction Service & Products Award.
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2019
Clearway opens a regional office in Surrey, BC.
2020
Now: The Road Ahead
What does the next decade have in store? More projects, more growth and more passion.
Construction: 10
2021
Move to larger office at Rodinea Rd in Maple, Ontario.
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2022
“We are proud to be the only construction company in Ontario… to carry this certification.” — Anthony Di Battista, President.
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2022
Clearway Utilities continues to grow. Opens regional yard in Kitchener, Ontario.
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2023
Clearway grows to over 400 employees.
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