Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
Fire trucks can drive on artificial grass, on concrete.
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crs1026
Superstar
If it were closer to April 1, I was inclined to post this somewhere with the caption "Halton Museum Accepts First Preserved CLRV". - just to enjoy the reaction.
But apropos to this discussion - yes, we do have a tiny bit of grass ROW in Toronto already.
- Paul
the reaction.
But apropos to this discussion - yes, we do have a tiny bit of grass ROW in Toronto already.
- Paul
salsa
Senior Member
An engineer at the Crosstown Maintenance Facility that I spoke to at Doors Open this Year, told me that the grass was still part of the plan. Not sure I trust him completely, but that's what I heard.
Allandale25
Senior Member
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
OMG!! North York had (past tense) trees???
Tree Removal on Eglinton Avenue East at the West Don River Bridge
From link.
Tree Removal on Eglinton Avenue East at the West Don River Bridge
From link.
In support of the continued construction of the Crosstown LRT tracks and guideway (dedicated transit lane) in the centre of Eglinton Avenue East, tree removal is required for four (4) trees in close proximity to the construction zone at the West Don River Bridge.
Tree protection measures will be in effect, and environmental personnel will be on site to ensure tree removal and protection is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements. All removals have been approved by the City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Upon the completion of the Crosstown LRT, new trees will be planted in place of the removed ones.
Tree removal is anticipated to begin as early as September 3, 2019, and continue for one (1) day.
TIMING
- Work is expected to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Tree removal in this area will begin as early as September 3, 2019.
- The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.
- Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Removal of 4 treeson the south side of Eglinton Avenue East at the West Don River Bridge.
- Residents and businesses nearby should anticipate noise from chainsaws and wood chippers for the removal of trees.
- In addition to construction activity, residents can expect to see equipment and material storage within designated work zones.
BurlOak
Senior Member
4 trees and they need to make a special announcement. Maybe they should be forced to have an EA Amendment because the tress are a bit taller than when approval was first granted.OMG!! North York had (past tense) trees???
Tree Removal on Eglinton Avenue East at the West Don River Bridge
From link.
In support of the continued construction of the Crosstown LRT tracks and guideway (dedicated transit lane) in the centre of Eglinton Avenue East, tree removal is required for four (4) trees in close proximity to the construction zone at the West Don River Bridge.Tree protection measures will be in effect, and environmental personnel will be on site to ensure tree removal and protection is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements. All removals have been approved by the City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Upon the completion of the Crosstown LRT, new trees will be planted in place of the removed ones.Tree removal is anticipated to begin as early as September 3, 2019, and continue for one (1) day.TIMING
- Work is expected to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Tree removal in this area will begin as early as September 3, 2019.
- The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.
- Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Removal of 4 treeson the south side of Eglinton Avenue East at the West Don River Bridge.
- Residents and businesses nearby should anticipate noise from chainsaws and wood chippers for the removal of trees.
- In addition to construction activity, residents can expect to see equipment and material storage within designated work zones.
robmausser
Senior Member
As an environmentalist im in favour of artificial grass.
"Grass" as we know it in cities, meaning green manicured lawns, that perfect patch of soft green, is terrible for the environment.
Not only does it not contribute much at all to c02 reduction, but it requires a lot of pesticides, fertilizers, and man power utilizing machinery that has very inefficient gas motors on them to maintain. The tiny 4 stroke and 2 stroke engines found on trimmers and lawn mowers are terrible for the air.
Not to mention water waste.
The Environmental Impact of Lawns
As summer winds down, many of us can look back at fond memories in our backyards or in the yards of our friends or family. You may have attended a BBQ or pool party. Your kids may have ran through the sprinklers in your front yard or tossed a frisbee for the dog on your lawn. All carefree summer...
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Another Downside to Your Classic Green Lawn
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Why Our Lawns Are Bad for the Environment and How to Change Them for the Better - The Permaculture Research Institute
Lawns were a European invention, England to be precise, and they were the undertaking of the fabulou
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Lawns may be green, but they’re terrible for the environment
I made my childhood fortune pulling dandelions. My father saw dandelions as the scourge of his beautiful green lawn. He paid two cents per pulled dandelion, provided the roots came up, too. I had job security because the neighbors let their dandelions go to seed, assuring that there would always...
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Richard White
Senior Member
I live in this area and finally we can breath a sigh of relief that all the MAJOR construction is done. They are still putting in track but they are no longer ripping up the road and relocating things.
With the exception of Kennedy Station work is coming along nicely. It would however be nice if they could complete work on the portal.
drum118
Superstar
The walls and centre walls that support the roof of the portal are in place with the first section of the roof pour on the west side of Kennedy. The rest of the roof on the west side of Kennedy should be done in Sept. Back filling could start in Sept along filling in the roof area after the roof is pour..
Once the back filling iv complete, that turning lane will be close to allow building the new road and sidewalk as well on top of the tunnel roof.
I am assuming sections of Kennedy Rd decking will be remove to pour the roof and its possible back filling will take place after the roof is pour as well on top of the new roof. Parts of Eglinton intersections will be rebuilt and shifting traffic onto it once it completed. Most or all the intersection will be completed before the snow flies.
The eastern section will be done for Eglinton in 2020.
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TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Do you guys think this project will be finished on time? The contractually agreed revenue service start date is just two years from today (give or take 30 days). Most of the underground stations visually look nowhere close to completion. I would’ve expected we’d see some substantial completion of surface structures right now, but so far I haven’t seen anything.
The progress of Bathurst Station in particular has been amazingly slow. That intersection has been torn up for 5 years now, and the station is still just a giant pit in the ground. Indeed, if I remember correct, Bathurst is the least-completed station on the line
Nevertheless, it’s amazing to see something we’ve discussed for 13 years now finally all come together. I don’t think I’ve yet internalized that Toronto is about to get its first major new rapid transit line in 60 years.
The progress of Bathurst Station in particular has been amazingly slow. That intersection has been torn up for 5 years now, and the station is still just a giant pit in the ground. Indeed, if I remember correct, Bathurst is the least-completed station on the line
Nevertheless, it’s amazing to see something we’ve discussed for 13 years now finally all come together. I don’t think I’ve yet internalized that Toronto is about to get its first major new rapid transit line in 60 years.
Aplus23
Active Member
Isn't the Sheppard line new raping transit ??
I keep telling myself that they're on time, I don't think the street service portion will take all that long to complete. A lot of it is almost completed now if you ask me. As far as the stations go, I don't think those will take all that long as well. Most of them have already started to be building up towards grade now. Mount Dennis and keesedale should be completed by this year. A lot of work could be done in 2yrs, you could build a high-rise with underground parking from start to finish in 2 years, so yeah I think they will be done on time, that could be me being nieve and optimistic tho.
crs1026
Superstar
It's interesting to go back and see where TYSSE was two years before opening day. From a quick scan back to around Message 4545 in the TYSSE thread, in December 2015 all the station pours were complete and structural steel was being erected for the above ground portion of the stations.
By that standard, Crosstown is behind. It's possible its stations are a little less complicated, but all the same subsystems will need to be there. And with some of the stations nothing but holes, the installation of power, signalling, data, escalators and elevators, HVAC, etc etc is that much farther behind.
Personally I won't sleep until they get all the structural work at Cedervale and Yonge done, and we know there hasn't been an "oops" with the Line 1 subway structure. That strikes me as the most risky part of the project, and we aren't there yet. The other holes are dug, at least, and concrete pours seem to be progressing at most. Pouring the roofs and backfilling is (relatively) straightforward. The mined stations, however, are a big question mark.
- Paul
hw621
Senior Member
Raping transit？
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Oh yea I totally forgot about Yonge and Cedarvale
As of a few days ago, it appeared that they were still in the process of Underpinning at Cedarvale. Yonge is at a similar stage. This is tremendously precise and complex work; it’s really hard for me to imagine it being done in just two years
At Avenue Station they’re still in the process of mining and excavating. Two years out from launch
And let’s not forget that the contractor will need around 4 to 6 months for testing and commissioning. So they really have around 18 months to wrap up substantial completion of 10 km of tunnel and 10 underground stations, in addition to the eastern section and maintenance/storage facility.
On the bright side though, Bathurst progressed substantially compared to what I suggested earlier:
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
I have a hard time understanding why they’d intentionally stage the work like this. By leaving so much critical work to the last minute, they have to use a massive amount of manpower and resources all at once, which is very expensive. It’s typically more economical to use less resources at once, by spreading out the work evenly across several years. And, of course, with this arrangement they increase the risk of late project completion.
I would’ve expected to see structural completion of several stations, and for underpinning of Line 1 to be long since completed, by now.
I would’ve expected to see structural completion of several stations, and for underpinning of Line 1 to be long since completed, by now.
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