Mosaic Selects PCL Construction Services as General Contractor for Streamsong Resort

Polk County Project Expected to Boost Area Economy

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. December 30, 2011

POLK COUNTY, FL -(BUSINESS WIRE) - The Mosaic Company today named PCL Construction Services, Inc. (PCL), as the general contractor for its Streamsong® Resort project following a rigorous selection process. Mosaic, the world's leading producer and marketer of phosphate-based crop nutrients and a major landowner in Central Florida, is developing the resort, golf and conference center on approximately 16,000 acres of formerly mined phosphate land in rural Polk County between Tampa and Orlando.

“Our recent experience constructing LEGOLAND Florida in Polk County was very gratifying, and we look forward to building on our existing local relationships by partnering with Mosaic to make Streamsong an important contributor to the regional economy.”

.“We are very pleased to award PCL Construction Services the general construction contract for Streamsong Resort,” said Tom Sunnarborg, Mosaic Vice President - Land Development and Management. “Their reputation for exceptional quality, portfolio of comparable projects, commitment to local businesses, and the quality of the team assigned to the project gave them the edge over a very strong and highly qualified field of final candidates.”

PCL is one of the top hospitality builders in North America, completing such notable projects as the Atlantis Hotel, Casino and Resort - Phase IIIB, the Ritz-Carlton - Vail, the Viceroy Snowmass and the Four Seasons Resort Whistler. PCL Construction Services, Inc., is part of the PCL family of companies, the sixth largest contracting organization in the United States. PCL has major offices in 27 locations across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. In 2010, PCL celebrated 35 years of building success in the United States. The group's U.S. head office is located in Denver, Colorado.

The Orlando-based southeast regional office of PCL that will lead the Streamsong project was recently named “Southeast Contractor of the Year” by Engineering News Record Southeast. PCL's Orlando office has constructed numerous high-profile hospitality venues in Central Florida, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Discovery Cove Grand Reef, Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve, Aquatica and LEGOLAND Florida.

“PCL is proud to have been selected as general contractor by Mosaic and excited to begin construction on this world-class project,” said Deron Brown, Vice President and District Manager. “Our recent experience constructing LEGOLAND Florida in Polk County was very gratifying, and we look forward to building on our existing local relationships by partnering with Mosaic to make Streamsong an important contributor to the regional economy.”

As previously announced, Streamsong will feature a main lodge and nearby golf clubhouse offering a combined 228 guest rooms, approximately 18,500 square feet of flexible conference and meeting space, a full-service spa, fine and casual dining, several bars including a rooftop lounge, guided bass fishing on surrounding lakes, hiking and birding trails, a sporting clays range and two world-class golf courses.

The principal architect for the resort is Alfonso Architects of Tampa. Construction of the two golf courses has been underway since August 2010 by renowned architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw of Coore and Crenshaw and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf.

PCL will break ground in January. The two golf courses and lakeside golf clubhouse—featuring 12 guest rooms, a three-meal/steak restaurant, 4,400 square feet of meeting space, lounge and pro shop—are projected to open in late 2012, providing an initial golf and meeting destination. Opening of the main lodge and other resort amenities is planned for fall 2013.

Due to anticipated high interest in the project from area subcontractors and suppliers, PCL has created a specific email address to collect proposals. All subcontracting inquiries should be sent directly to PCL at [email protected].