A total of 1,165,000 cubic metres of soil was removed by the tunnel boring machines.
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August
182017
Update: Tunnel Concrete Pour for Laird Station
To progress construction at Laird Station and prepare for upcoming mining works, crews will be drilling from the right of way surface into the completed TBM tunnel to fill portions of the tunnels with concrete.
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August
042017
Update: Overnight Watermain Investigations for Laird Station
What Work is Happening?
To prepare for upcoming mining works at Laird Station, a careful inspection of watermains in the area is required.
Crews will complete water leakage detection for the watermains on Eglinton Avenue East between Sutherland Drive and Brentcliffe Road. The scope of work includes testing watermains and associated fittings on Eglinton and 10 meters north/south of Eglinton. Read more »
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July
272017
Sewer Re-lining Works at Laird Station
Sewer re-lining is a process intended to increase the durability of the sewers. At Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East, local sewers will be re-lined in the vicinity of the construction sites.
The liner is a flexible membrane that is placed inside the sewers. Lining is designed to be generally non-disruptive and eliminates the need for excavation of the entire sewer section. The required activities take approximately three days for each sewer section. Read more »
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July
212017
Update: Gas Main Support at Laird Station
To prepare for upcoming mining operations at Laird Station, micro piles will be drilled to the north of the Laird Station Secondary entrance. Micro piles will support local gas mains during mining.
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July
132017
Laird - Leaside Construction Liaison Committee Meeting
The construction liaison committee meeting of Leaside and Laird Stations was held on July 12, 2017. You can see the presentation here:
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July
042017
Overnight Preparatory Works for Sewer Re-lining at Laird Station
What Work is Taking Place
Sewer re-lining is a process intended to increase the durability of the sewers. At Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East, local sewers will be re-lined in the vicinity of the construction sites. Read more »
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June
302017
Update: Dewatering System at Laird Station
Original issue dates: April 20, 2017 and June 7, 2017 Re-Issue date: June 30, 2017
The term “dewatering” means pumping from the ground water at a site where there will be excavation. At Eglinton Avenue East and Laird Drive, dozens of small wells will be drilled along the curbside eastbound lane. Wells will be drilled and shallow trenches will be required to lay the pipes, pumps, wells and valves to do the work. Read more »
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June
302017
Crane Installation at Laird Station Main Entrance
A large tower crane will be delivered and installed at the Laird Main Entrance during the week of July 3rd.
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June
142017
Laird - Leaside Construction Liaison Committee Meeting
The construction liaison committee meeting of Leaside and Laird Stations was held on June 14, 2017. You can see the presentation here:
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June
062017
Gas Main Support at Laird Station
To prepare for upcoming mining operations at Laird Station, micro piles will be drilled to the north of the Laird Station Secondary entrance. Micro piles will support local gas mains during mining.
Hours of Work/ What to Expect Read more »
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