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Not NEARLY as much progress as I had hoped to see.
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Ben Aylsworth
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A timely story based on this thread recently. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radi...057539-why-public-projects-always-late-budget
6079 Smith W
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It is great to finally see the progress on the Thunderdome. Having seen it in person I remain stunned at how colossal the structure is.
It is of course not terribly useful unless and until its partner tunnel a quarter mile further south is in place, as well as the approaches to the bridge another quarter mile south, and a permanent bridge at the forks to sew the whole sequence up.
But moreso, all this (fabulous, please do not get me wrong) effort is only to connect to Bermondsey and maybe the Hydro lands.
The missing link is from the lower East Don to the fabulous section that has been built in the upper East Don. We can only hope that whatever becomes of the redevelopment of the Flemingdon golf course includes such a link.
It is of course not terribly useful unless and until its partner tunnel a quarter mile further south is in place, as well as the approaches to the bridge another quarter mile south, and a permanent bridge at the forks to sew the whole sequence up.
But moreso, all this (fabulous, please do not get me wrong) effort is only to connect to Bermondsey and maybe the Hydro lands.
The missing link is from the lower East Don to the fabulous section that has been built in the upper East Don. We can only hope that whatever becomes of the redevelopment of the Flemingdon golf course includes such a link.
Carpe Diem
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Long time listener, first-time caller.
I was by the Thunderdome today, it looked like the bridge is up on the north side over the rail corridor. Because I came at it via the south and there were a lot of construction personnel I couldn't get a good photo, but nice to see some progress! Also, the tunnel segments have been sitting down near the south end of the trail for a while now but no sign of movement. Will get a few photos on my next ride.
I was by the Thunderdome today, it looked like the bridge is up on the north side over the rail corridor. Because I came at it via the south and there were a lot of construction personnel I couldn't get a good photo, but nice to see some progress! Also, the tunnel segments have been sitting down near the south end of the trail for a while now but no sign of movement. Will get a few photos on my next ride.
mburrrrr
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….as I told your screener….
Welcome! Looking forward to more pictures of the bridge/trail.
@TorontoBoris posted this today in another thread.
Welcome! Looking forward to more pictures of the bridge/trail.
@TorontoBoris posted this today in another thread.
TorontoBoris
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The bridge span is on site on the East side of the train tracks.
TorontoBoris
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They've yet to set up the approaches to the bridge just north of the tunnel segments... Also is it just me or do those concrete segments seem too big from the bridge... Are you putting in another construction bridge again?
Northern Light
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The bridge above was being lifted into place this morning. I wasn't there, so no video / pics from me, but should be finished by now.
* Edit * Can confirm bridge is now fixed in place.
I am told (fingers crossed) the tunnel is currently scheduled for September.
* Edit * Can confirm bridge is now fixed in place.
I am told (fingers crossed) the tunnel is currently scheduled for September.
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TorontoBoris
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It's in place? It's time to make a trek down again and document it.
Northern Light
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It is, it has been walked across. (not sure if that's possible for the public, but I digress)
Indeed! That would be great.
TorontoBoris
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Made a quick visit between rain showers to see the new bridge.
TwinHuey
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TorontoBoris
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Damn. I need to get me a drone.Thanks for the heads up @Northern Light and the great photos @TorontoBoris
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Northern Light
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Maybe you and Huey could go halfsies on this:
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TwinHuey
Active Member
Maybe you and Huey could go halfsies on this:
Global First: Autonomous Drone Gets Approval To Fly With Passengers
In a global first, an autonomous passenger drone has received safety and airworthiness approval and will soon launch commercial operations: carrying passengers in the ...
You a funny guy....Joking aside @TorontoBoris, wait a few months until DJI releases their next model - Mini 5 Pro (my speculation) - and you'll see some of us drone junkies unloading our Mini 3 and 4 Pro's.
