Demolition Work for Future Eglinton Station

Upcoming Works – Demolition

• The property at 7 Eglinton Avenue East will be demolished to make way for the construction of the future Eglinton Station. 
• The property is the Salvation Army Community Church. A new Community Church will be rebuilt in the same location at a later date. 

Cowbell Lane Closure	Sidewalk re-routing

Safety 

• For safety purposes, temporary chain-link fencing will be installed around the demolition site, with spotters present at gates as required during working hours.
• Sidewalk canopies will be erected to protect pedestrians from debris.

Timing

• Demolition works are expected to begin as early as April 1, 2016 and will last for approximately two months.
• Demolition works will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Some work may be rescheduled or adjusted due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts

• Protective fencing will be put in place; a partial lane closure of Cowbell Lane is required for four weeks during demolition.
• The sidewalk will remain open; however, a short term relocation of the sidewalk directly in front of 7 Eglinton Avenue East is required. 
• Signage will be in place to safely direct pedestrians.   
• Increased truck traffic in the area is expected. 
• Traffic control personnel will be present to manage the flow of truck traffic into the construction site. 

What to expect

• Residents and businesses near demolition sites should anticipate increased noise from excavators, bobcats, and other construction equipment as well as dust caused by demolition activity and removal of debris.
• To control dust levels, crews will regularly clean debris generated from demolition and will use water to reduce dust and clean the site.

What’s next?

Following demolition, excavated areas will be backfilled and utility relocation works as well as shoring will commence. Further details will be communicated as they become available.