Allandale25
Senior Member
^ I'm sure it makes the UT team happy though because it means more clicks 
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Northern Light
Superstar
They were a bit pokey on the blog post mind you.........
@ShonTron documented that construction had begun 12 days ago.........
They (Mx and IO} Finally got around to admitting they had a contract, today, ~ 2 weeks after construction began.
LOL.
Has me waiting for them to announce the opening of the extension weeks after its actually begun service.
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allengeorge
Senior Member
It feels like these projects are getting designed and out the door faster, no?
generalcanada
Senior Member
wait "fixed price contract"?
I thought MX was moving away from those contracts
I thought MX was moving away from those contracts
Streety McCarface
Senior Member
Lump sums? Hell no...They're just breaking up the scope of work.
They tried lots of small contracts on the TYSSE. That didn't work...so they had 2 giant contracts for the crosstown...that was worse. Now they're trying to meet in the middle.
officedweller
Senior Member
Sounds like they entered into a temporary contract to kickstart work.
Presumably, if negotiations failed, there were break provisions in that contract so the contractor could walk away and be paid for work done.
Adjei
Senior Member
Metrolinx didn't build the TYSSE.
drum118
Superstar
Streety McCarface
Senior Member
They partially funded it, and took part in some administrative stuff. You're right that it was mainly a TTC project though.
nfitz
Superstar
I don't remember any Metrolinx involvement, other than the GO station at Downsview Park, and some late in the day fare integration talks. The funding from the province didn't go through Metrolinx as far as I recall.
Steve X
Senior Member
Their logo would be all over the project if they were involved.
ARG1
Senior Member
nfitz
Superstar
LOL!
Well yes, they were involved in some of the bus shelters at the subway stations too.
Allandale25
Senior Member
superelevation
Active Member
Its crazy this is happening, but very exciting!