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What's New?
August
08
2017
Trailer Relocation at Leaside Station
What Work is Taking Place?
With the start of piling operations at the Secondary Entrance, site trailers currently in the Metro parking lot will be relocated to the Main Entrance site on the south east corner on the south end of the site. Two flatbed trucks will be on site to transport the trailers.
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August
07
2017
UPDATE: Overnight Crosswalk Removal and Re-Painting at Leaside Station
What Work is Taking Place?
Leaside station is required to do a refresh to the existing crosswalk painting at the Bayview Ave and Eglinton Ave E intersection. Due to the volumes of traffic in the area and existing construction set up reducing available lanes, these works will be completed overnight. Read more »
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August
04
2017
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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August
03
2017
Hydro Ductbank Connection Works at Ferrand Drive for Science Centre Station
What Work is Taking Place?
As part of ongoing utility relocation work for the future Science Centre Station, crews will be conducting hydro infrastructure work in the vicinity of Eglinton Avenue East and Ferrand Drive beginning as soon as early August 2017. Construction of hydro duct banks and installation of electrical equipment will be required to provide power to the station box. Read more »
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August
03
2017
Tree Removal at Chaplin Station Main Entrance Site
In early 2016, trees and shrubs in the former Chaplin Parkette were cleared to make way for station construction.
An additional tree, located in the Main Entrance area, is required for removal as early as the week of August 7.
Upon completion of station construction, new trees will be planted forming the new Chaplin Parkette.
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August
02
2017
August
01
2017
Early Morning Concrete Pour at Brentcliffe Portal
What Work is Taking Place?
Crews will be pouring the concrete foundation for the Brentcliffe Portal. Work will be conducted within the existing work zone located on Eglinton Avenue East between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street. Due to the large size of these concrete pours, work will start at 3:00 a.m. in order to complete the pour during daytime hours, reducing impact to traffic in the area. Read more »
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July
27
2017
Update: 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
27
2017
Cedarvale - Forest Hill Construction Liaison Committee Meeting
The construction liaison committee meeting of Cedarvale and Forest Hill stations was held on July 26, 2017. You can see the presentation here:
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July
26
2017
Shoring and Utility Work in the Roadway at Mount Pleasant Station
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: June 1, 2017
Updated: June 22, 2017
UPDATE: July 26, 2017
What Work is Taking Place?
In June 2017, crews began shoring of the station box in the roadway, starting on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East.
Shoring is a common step in the process of constructing the foundation of a building. Steel piles, as well as braces and tie-backs, will be installed around the perimeter of the station box to support excavation. Read more »
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