GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[drum118]

Had a look at Agincourt and Millikan stations today and very limit in getting shots.

Agincourt east platform is pour with framing up over it. Stairs and elevator close off or enclose at about 75%. Still putting up sound barrier wall at the south end.

Only can gain access the the west temp platform from the south as the north end close and starting to work on the new platform now the old station is gone.

Edge material base being install for the roof framing.

Most of the south retaining wall completed for Steeles underpass with some sidewalk pour.

Only a small section of earth to be remove by the north support for the RR track to get thing read to start forming and pouring the retaining wall for the westbound lanes and sidewalk. There will be enough room to put in 4 lanes until the north side is done to have the new road connect to each end existing road.

 

[11th]

Had a look at Agincourt and Millikan stations today and very limit in getting shots.

Agincourt east platform is pour with framing up over it. Stairs and elevator close off or enclose at about 75%. Still putting up sound barrier wall at the south end.

Only can gain access the the west temp platform from the south as the north end close and starting to work on the new platform now the old station is gone.

Edge material base being install for the roof framing.

Most of the south retaining wall completed for Steeles underpass with some sidewalk pour.

Only a small section of earth to be remove by the north support for the RR track to get thing read to start forming and pouring the retaining wall for the westbound lanes and sidewalk. There will be enough room to put in 4 lanes until the north side is done to have the new road connect to each end existing road.

Here are two shots of Agincourt from last week.

 

[Allandale25]

Latest IO market update https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/uploadedFiles/_CONTENT/News/2_Market_Update/IO_April 2021 Pipeline Chart.pdf

It appears that compared to the December 2020 update that the Lakeshore East Central and Lakeshore West projects have seen timelines slip and budgets dropped.

 

[generalcanada]

Latest IO market update https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/uploadedFiles/_CONTENT/News/2_Market_Update/IO_April 2021 Pipeline Chart.pdf

It appears that compared to the December 2020 update that the Lakeshore East Central and Lakeshore West projects have seen timelines slip and budgets dropped.

Ya that would most likely be because most of the stuff in those was removed and contracted out separately outside of the packages.
those corridor improvements have always seemed weird to me. they originally tried to package all the improvements up to a single bidder but seemed to drop that idea pretty fast
That "Milton go corridor improvements" now titled "milton go station improvements"

 

[drum118]

April 3
I will say by July, all the platform work should be done.

The new entrance/exit to Bramalea Rd is stake out for construction. Hard to say if the concrete has been pour for the ground floor.

Can not see any doors for the bus bays for the new terminal like Kipling Hub.

Days are number for the existing station. A lot of work to be done to rebuild the north-east corner parking lot.

More up on site

 

[Coolstar]

Not sure how old these renderings are or if they have been posted on here already but I think we have our first few renderings of the Bowmanville extension stations at Courtice and Bowmanville. Could not find renderings for the other stations.

GO Transit Bowmanville Rail Expansion - Strasman Architects Inc.

Durham, ON

strasmanarch.com

Courtice

Bowmanville

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Not sure how old these renderings are or if they have been posted on here already but I think we have our first few renderings of the Bowmanville extension stations at Courtice and Bowmanville. Could not find renderings for the other stations.

GO Transit Bowmanville Rail Expansion - Strasman Architects Inc.

Durham, ON

strasmanarch.com

Courtice
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Bowmanville

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They look great! Hopefully the Bowmanville Extension moves forward soon. It’s a great project and it’s always exciting to see new GO stations. The designs really remind me of the new Bramalea station.

 

[Allandale25]

Not sure how old these renderings are or if they have been posted on here already but I think we have our first few renderings of the Bowmanville extension stations at Courtice and Bowmanville. Could not find renderings for the other stations.

GO Transit Bowmanville Rail Expansion - Strasman Architects Inc.

Durham, ON

strasmanarch.com

Courtice
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Bowmanville

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Also, Brampton:

GO Transit Brampton/Malton Station Rehabilitation - Strasman Architects Inc.

Brampton, ON

strasmanarch.com

 

[crs1026]

^I’m not sure what to read into the Brampton design.... does this imply that the depot will not be shifted to add tracks? Or is the plan to renovate in its new location? The silence about adding track through Brampton is deafening....

- Paul

 

[Allandale25]

^ that's a good question. The only information available is from that link. As has been discussed here before, previous documentation indicated that a third track will go on the south side of the existing track and the existing platform on the South side would become an island platform. Of course, if CN wants a fourth track that might necessitate the moving of the station slightly to the north.

The budget spoke about future phases for investment in the Kitchener Line so maybe there will be news this year.

 

[drum118]

^ that's a good question. The only information available is from that link. As has been discussed here before, previous documentation indicated that a third track will go on the south side of the existing track and the existing platform on the South side would become an island platform. Of course, if CN wants a fourth track that might necessitate the moving of the station slightly to the north.

The budget spoke about future phases for investment in the Kitchener Line so maybe there will be news this year.

CN may pull the same stunt when GO completed the EA for adding a 2nd track in place of the current single track back in the early 2000's by adding a 3rd track in the the corridor when construction started. Only Brampton Station and the Georgetown area remain 2 tracks through the Georgetown Bridge was built of 3 tracks with only the 2nd track going in. Easy to add a 4 track to that bridge. At no time was there any indication a 3rd track was in the works during the EA.

To put a 4th track in for Brampton will require the VIA station to be move north and closing one or both roads east of the station. Then what happens to Mills St as it needs to be grade separated??

Like it or not, but time to get real and pay CN the money to have 4 tracks in its corridor like I have being saying since the first GO EA back in 2000's that is the same for all corridors. 2 for GO and 2 for X with X wanting to use one of GO tracks from time to time.

 

[drum118]

April 6
More up on site

 

[nfitz]

April 6
More up on site

Where is this?

I've seen you reference a site a couple of times lately. Is there a link?

 

[Undead]

Where is this?

I've seen you reference a site a couple of times lately. Is there a link?

His Flickr linked in his signature.

 

[nfitz]

His Flickr linked in his signature.

Oh ... gosh, I must have turned those off many years ago.

Where are the photos from?