There is a profit line that needs to be consider in any P3 project and it will vary on the time frame of the contract. There is also operation cost to operate the line even though Mississauga is funding most of it, as well maintenance cost.
Don't know who made it to any of the open houses so far, but some boards from today open house at Sq One. The real work on the LRT will not get underway until late 2020, with main work in 2020 is getting the design and construction drawings done, as well starting on the Maintenance complex and yard since the fleet is supposed to start arriving Q4 2022 or early 2023.
By time the fleet arrives, all the current issues with Ottawa and those found on Eglinton and Finch line will have been dealt with by then. Cars will start the 600 km burn-in in 2024 once there is power for the whole line. Opening is in Q4 of 2024 around November. The line is to see about 4-6 weeks of full service operation testing before been open to the public; as well working out any issues along the route; as well with scheduling. Also to give the public and drivers a taste of what is coming by year end. Even before then, cars will be running on the line for testing and training drivers.
Some changes:
Highway 407 Stop remove due to the fact there is no timetable if and when the 407 BRT is up and running. Don't see it for at least 20 years.
Matthews Gate Stop has been relocated to Burnhamthrope, with stations on either side of it at the intersection.
Robert Speck Stop will be at Robert Speck Intersection.
The fly-over the 403 is what I posted sometime ago and going to have an impact on both the southbound lanes of Hurontario and Sq One Dr, as well Sq One Drive that will be at grade. Having a train crossing those roads every 4-5 minutes going to cause problems, especially at Christmas, but more on Boxing Day.
The Port Credit Station is at sidewalk level under the Lakeshore line that will see daylight on the east side. It will be just west of Hurontario and no tunneling is require, other than under the Lakeshore line.
All Hydro poles and wire remain as is or may require some shifting and that's a same.
Steeles Station will be on the south side of Steeles at the intersection, with no tunnel or walkway to the bus Terminal.
Don't know if it will be move to the north side if Brampton decides to keep the line 100% on Main St before real construction gets underway.
Construction:
Between what was told to me over a week ago and on the board, I find that construction is taking place during the winter months as noted on the board vs no work at all. 2020 will see road, sewer, waterline, sidewalks, removal of the median taking place in 2020 and 2021.
I have seen the flow chart for the project, but an high overview at this time until full design drawings are done to to a full break drown and that will be tweak as time goes on. See the boards for time frame and what is taking place for each zone. I somehow miss shooting Brampton as I was sure I shot that board.
I haven't heard if the existing trees in the Median are to be relocated or cut down at this time and a shame if they can't be relocated.
During various time, construction will be scale back around Sq On Mall so not to cause problems for them.
Grass has been brought up in place of concrete and shot down to too much work to maintain it and only good for 8 months. I guess storm water run off is better with concrete than grass, as well the environment? It was noted that grass has been removed from the Eglinton Line now, but don't me to that as it was opposite what I was told a few months ago.
I don't know everything that is plan for the corridor at this time.
