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GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

Deadpool X said:
I am expecting a ribbon cutting ceremony for cleaning the platform.
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I heard they had to strap Del Duca to his office chair to prevent him from attending any minor changes at a GO station.
 
What's happening on the south side of platform 4 at Bramalea? They just cut down quite a bit of bushes and vegetation and there Is construction fencing
 
Krypto98 said:
What's happening on the south side of platform 4 at Bramalea? They just cut down quite a bit of bushes and vegetation and there Is construction fencing
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Which end are you talking about?? There is still construction fencing for the west end the last time I was there with working taking place in the west tunnel and south stairwell. With the parking structure in service, the need for the south parking lot has decease.

I am assuming platform 4 elevators are working now as they were not when I was there the last time.

There is a siding off the south platform at the east end and it hasn't been use in the past decade.

If all the southside of Platform 4 has seen clearing, it could be for a new fence system that is to be install shortly or power feed.
 
ack said:
IIRC they'll be widening the platform to the south, to prepare for the new pocket track to be added as part of OnCorr.
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im guessing it would end up something like this?
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Or maybe they will have all triple tracked between Malton and Bramalea with the north most track going to the Halton sub towards Vaughan.
 
ack said:
I was hoping the new main track (old service track) through Malton would allow for a better PM eastbound schedule, without the 1.5 hour gap to let VIA 87 through.

With the current layout at Wice, though, the new track (blue) can't be accessed from the east without reversing, and the construction zone seems to end west of here.
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Does the current work include a connection here (e.g. dotted line) and they just haven't gotten to it yet? Or will the track sit unused until it's extended further east?
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I kinda compiled the oncor track maps and tried to make it more clear what the have planned between Bramalea and Etobicoke north
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Krypto98 said:
I kinda compiled the oncor track maps and tried to make it more clear what the have planned between Bramalea and Etobicoke north
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Much easier to read! Nicely done!

Last I saw, "Woodbine" station was planned for two island platforms between the 4 mainlines, plus a CN siding on both sides (not just the north side). Has that changed?
 
reaperexpress said:
Much easier to read! Nicely done!

Last I saw, "Woodbine" station was planned for two island platforms between the 4 mainlines, plus a CN siding on both sides (not just the north side). Has that changed?
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Oops on forgot the south service track but its in the on coor document shared a iut 4-5 posts above.
 
It looks like Metrolinx has posted a November 2021 update for the Don Valley Layover.

www.metrolinxengage.com

Richmond Hill Line

Information about Richmond Hill GO Line.
www.metrolinxengage.com

November 2021 Update​

Thanks for your continued interest in the Don Valley Layover Facility.

The Community Relations team has been meeting with residents and stakeholders on site to exchange information and receive input on the proposed facility.

A key objective of Metrolinx’s design process is to reduce the footprint of the facility. To complete this task, our project design and operations teams are working together to make sure the facility meets Metrolinx’s operational needs and respects the Don Valley.

Based on our discussion with community members to date, concerns about fencing, lighting, and building design have been included in the consultant scope so they can be appropriately addressed.

Metrolinx will undertake a series of studies to respond to community concerns and make sure that the design refinement phase is based on the best possible information. The work that will begin this year includes:

  • Arborists (tree experts) will evaluate trees in the vicinity of the proposed layover
  • Biologists will assess the habitat features in the adjacent area
  • Heritage experts will assess any impacts on heritage features in the area including the Prince Edward Viaduct
  • Engineers will assess the current infrastructure.
Metrolinx initiated a procurement process for the technical advisor that will advance the design for the layover facility. In addition to architects and engineers, this team will include landscape architects and restoration experts. Metrolinx expects to have the consultant on board early in 2022 to begin the initial design and work with the community.

The community is encouraged to continue to provide their input to help Metrolinx determine the design elements that can help integrate the design of the facility to the surrounding valley, like vegetation, and surface treatments on the walls and roofs. Metrolinx and our design consultant will meet with the community along the way to get feedback to work out the final design. Contact us at torontoeast@metrolinx.com.
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The Don Valley Layover fact sheet appears to have been updated on November 18th. It includes this rendering:

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A local group opposing the Layover has created their own rendering (it's clear if this is to scale) with their opinion.

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