A big contract for an Alberta-based manufacturer has equalled good news for its operations in Swift Current.

     Modus Structures recently accepted a $54 million contract to construct 1500 portable accommodations for Suncor Energy's project in Fort McMurray.

     Janeen Norman with Modus says a vast majority of the work will be taking place at their new Swift Current plant, with the possibility of local expansion to help meet the demand for more product.

     Work has already begun on the Suncor project, and the first shipments are expected to be made this fall.

     Norman adds that close to 100 new jobs could be added with any potential expansion.