Edmcowboy11
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Taken October 5, 2020
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cliffapotamus
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Went past yesterday... virtually all of the original steel structure is now gone, at least above platform level. It almost feels like the end of an era. The only original station building left above ground is Coliseum (bolt holes and all!)
Avenuer
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From today:
TLC for LRT: 2020 in review - Transforming Edmonton
As Edmonton dips into colder temperatures, LRT renewal projects are winding down along the Capital Line after a busy construction season. From stations to tracks to the systems that power it all, the City’s current LRT network underwent some major improvements in 2020. Some upgrades are...
transforming.edmonton.ca
Avenuer
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From Saturday:
Platinum107
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Do we now when they'll start installing the new canopy and platform? Next summer or?
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CplKlinger
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I took some pictures the other day. The main above-ground structure is pretty much gone, save for the elevator shaft and platform. The underground concourse looks (and smells) exactly the same as when I was there last year. Work on the new southbound platform is coming along. And, there's a lot of vehicle traffic cutting through the park.
Avenuer
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From Saturday:
cliffapotamus
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Was biking by this today. There has been some BIG changes recently. There is now a lot of structural steel up, outlining most of the future station. They're installing the main structural beams, with the big grey arches covering the platforms, as well as extending out from the station a ways. (presumably to pick up the caternary?) the things are big. i didn't get the sense of scale from the renders, but this new structure will easily dwarf the original station.
I'll be honest, maybe i was just being a dumb blonde or something, but i thought the light grey bolted-together structures were the future station's roof. apparently those are temporary. The actual structure is clearly gonna be a LOT bigger.
Seeing this today has me really excited; i love the clarity of this design, and seeing the scale it's gonna have is going to make it quite a landmark.
I'll be honest, maybe i was just being a dumb blonde or something, but i thought the light grey bolted-together structures were the future station's roof. apparently those are temporary. The actual structure is clearly gonna be a LOT bigger.
Seeing this today has me really excited; i love the clarity of this design, and seeing the scale it's gonna have is going to make it quite a landmark.
CplKlinger
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If I'm thinking of the same grey bars as you, they were what supported the original structure. When the roof was dismantled, the demolition folks just didn't bother taking the bars down at that time I guess. Great pictures, it's so exciting to see how massive this will be! Edmonton clearly took the Commonwealth Stadium crowds into account.
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CplKlinger
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Looking at the renderings on the project page, the platform actually goes beyond the beams at both ends; the ramps leading to the platforms on either end have very gradual inclines. You're right, this will be a massive station indeed! This will be so much better for the area compared to the dingy underground concourse from before.
CplKlinger
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CplKlinger
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Seen last Sunday; the roof is coming along.
Edmcowboy11
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I have to admit when I pass by there the other day I was very impressed of how big the station looks as compared to the older station. The visual impact that this station is going to have, already has, is quite significant. I'm really looking forward see this station completed.