kotsy
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Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing nightstreak.
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Northern Light
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We don't? You must be kidding, right?
UT is full of inside information and previews of stuff long before its meant to be public.
@UtakataNoAnnex is on point though......... for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to NDAs.....information is shared selectively, by most.
nightstreak
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There was a guy asking a ton of well informed questions (maybe another UT’er?) and I asked a few of the Metrolinx engineer. There’s going to be a gantry crane installed over the pilings that’ll move across the west site.
Permanent hoardings will be installed in the coming weeks, closer to the pilings so the sidewalks will be a bit wider. Metrolinx is working with a community arts program to “decorate” the hoardings since they’ll be up there for “4 more years”. I thought Queen Street was supposed to be closed for 4 to 5 years. It’s already been 2. So they’re likely behind.
The engineer said the long term hoardings will be much taller than what’s there now. I think he said 12 ft. So no peeking over but the bridge and nearby buildings will provide a good vantage point. Also a drone flyover will be fun.
generalcanada
Senior Member
thats not what i mean, we would see more leakers like frankie if people didnt intentionally try to doxx him
whatever
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Nah. There's just not much incentive to "leak". Generally if you happen to be privy to information before it's public knowledge there isn't a lot to be gained by posting to a forum. Like, even if I was totally assured it couldn't be traced to me... who cares?
DSCToronto
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Sometimes we get accurate leaks, sometimes we get inaccurate leaks, sometimes we get informed speculation that turns out to be true (or untrue) and sometimes we get wishful thinking! UT is really quite like the real world :->
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
Er…not sure what you mean, but it appears that this person outed themselves in the rebuke…unless there was a redaction in an edit of the offending post. Even that would suggest it was accidental as opposed to intentional. And my point on onus still stands either way.
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flonicky
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UtakataNoAnnex
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nightstreak
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Damn, we’re finally in business! That last shot shows how far back they could move the hoardings in their final configuration. When I asked Metrolinx, they said there would be more room on the north and south sidewalks in front of Eaton Centre and The Bay once the piling was done. The gantry crane will ride on those pilings and the hoarding will go right up against them.
The bad news is that they’re doing this because it’ll be like this for 4 years, blowing past the 4.5 years total that this intersection was supposed to be closed. It must be pretty miserable working at the Eaton Centre tower at Queen and James, going through that narrow dark sidewalk to get to/from the lobby every day for 6 years.
nightstreak
Active Member
The framing for the tent and gantry crane is going up rapidly on the east site. I went by in the morning and then again end of day and quite a bit of it had gone up. Sorry no photos, will pass by again tomorrow.
No tent going up on the west site, but the Eaton Centre bridge appears set to close so our umarell excavation perch won't be there after all. @hawc and @kotsy drones to the rescue.
No tent going up on the west site, but the Eaton Centre bridge appears set to close so our umarell excavation perch won't be there after all. @hawc and @kotsy drones to the rescue.
Province Breaks Ground on Ontario Line’s Queen Station
Subway line will put 227,500 more people within a short walk of transit, create jobs and drive economic growth
May 28, 2025
Ministry of Transportation
TORONTO — The Ontario government has started excavation work at the Ontario Line’s Queen Station, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building world-class transit, reducing gridlock and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in Canada’s fastest-growing city.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, we’re building the Ontario Line to keep people moving across the city with faster, more reliable transit,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The Ontario Line is a game-changer for our economy, connecting more people to housing and supporting thousands of good-paying construction jobs at a time when we must protect Ontario workers and businesses from growing threats south of the border.”
With crews set to excavate more than 100,000 cubic metres of dirt and rock, the new Ontario Line platform at Queen Station will be built 40 metres below street level, directly beneath the existing TTC Queen Station. It will be the busiest stop on the Ontario Line, serving over 15,000 riders during peak hours and significantly improving access to destinations throughout the downtown and across the Greater Toronto Area.
“Canada is a nation of builders; this project builds connectivity for the people of Toronto to connect them to the city they love through reliable, sustainable, and affordable public transit,” said Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “I’m thrilled to see the work begin for the Queen Station to continue to build Canada strong.”
Once complete, the 15.6-kilometre Ontario Line will have 15 stations, running from Exhibition Place through the downtown core and connecting to the Line 5 Eglinton at Don Mills Road. The line will offer more than 40 connections to other subway, bus, streetcar and regional train services, bringing 227,500 more people within walking distance of transit and reducing daily car trips by at least 28,000.
“We need to get Toronto moving for drivers, pedestrians and public transit users. The Ontario Line is a vital new public transit option that will alleviate congestion and help hundreds of thousands of Torontonians get to their destination faster," said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “We are partnering together with the province to give riders better public transit options. I’m excited to celebrate this important milestone.”
Subway line will put 227,500 more people within a short walk of transit, create jobs and drive economic growth
May 28, 2025
Ministry of Transportation
TORONTO — The Ontario government has started excavation work at the Ontario Line’s Queen Station, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building world-class transit, reducing gridlock and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in Canada’s fastest-growing city.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, we’re building the Ontario Line to keep people moving across the city with faster, more reliable transit,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The Ontario Line is a game-changer for our economy, connecting more people to housing and supporting thousands of good-paying construction jobs at a time when we must protect Ontario workers and businesses from growing threats south of the border.”
With crews set to excavate more than 100,000 cubic metres of dirt and rock, the new Ontario Line platform at Queen Station will be built 40 metres below street level, directly beneath the existing TTC Queen Station. It will be the busiest stop on the Ontario Line, serving over 15,000 riders during peak hours and significantly improving access to destinations throughout the downtown and across the Greater Toronto Area.
“Canada is a nation of builders; this project builds connectivity for the people of Toronto to connect them to the city they love through reliable, sustainable, and affordable public transit,” said Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “I’m thrilled to see the work begin for the Queen Station to continue to build Canada strong.”
Once complete, the 15.6-kilometre Ontario Line will have 15 stations, running from Exhibition Place through the downtown core and connecting to the Line 5 Eglinton at Don Mills Road. The line will offer more than 40 connections to other subway, bus, streetcar and regional train services, bringing 227,500 more people within walking distance of transit and reducing daily car trips by at least 28,000.
“We need to get Toronto moving for drivers, pedestrians and public transit users. The Ontario Line is a vital new public transit option that will alleviate congestion and help hundreds of thousands of Torontonians get to their destination faster," said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “We are partnering together with the province to give riders better public transit options. I’m excited to celebrate this important milestone.”
TorontoStarFan2025
New Member
Great to see the update.
nightstreak
Active Member
Pardon the poor photo. Taken from inside the bridge with rain and reflections on the glass.
This structure will support the gantry crane and a tent for the next 3-4 years.
This structure will support the gantry crane and a tent for the next 3-4 years.
