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  • April 20, 2020 7:14 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Concrete Pour at Avenue Station
    Tuesday, April 21, 2020

    What Work is Taking Place?

    • As early as Tuesday, April 21, 2020, crews will perform a concrete pour at the main entrance of Avenue Station. The concrete will form one of the permanent station structures underground. To safely carry out the works, westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West will be reduced to one lane at the Main Entrance. The pour will begin at 1:00 p.m. and take approximately twelve (12) hours to complete.  After the pour is complete, the lane will re-open. 

    Hours of Work

    •  As early as Tuesday, April 21, 2020 
    • The pour will begin at 1:00 p.m. and take approximately twelve (12) hours to complete.
    •   Work may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. 

    Work Area Map

    What to Expect

    • Lane reductions will be required to facilitate concrete pours at the station’s Main Entrance.
    • Expect delays while travelling through the intersection.
    • 4+ concrete trucks are expected per hour.
    • Noise from construction equipment can be expected.
    • Staging of concrete trucks at Eglinton Park and within the main entrance work zone.

    Traffic & Pedestrian Details

    • Westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West will be reduced to one lane at the Main Entrance.
    • Traffic control personnel and/or a paid duty officer will be present while this work takes place.
    • All pedestrian routes will remain the same.

    Travelling Smart during Construction


    Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
     

    Stay Informed


    Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

     

    Disponible en français.

    Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

    Please support your local businesses during construction.


  • April 20, 2020 12:41 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Due to the ongoing Convid-19 pandemic and resulting  restrictions as detailed by the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments the following community events have been cancelled for 2020:

    Saturday May 23,2020 - The Oriole Park Junior Public School Mayfair

    Saturday June 6,2020 - the Oriole Park Association Community Garage Sale

    We will update as information becomes available.


  • April 18, 2020 1:38 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Update on COVID-19: Friday, April 17th

    How To Protect Yourself and Others:

    There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. According to Toronto Public Health, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed:

    • Stay home as much as possible
    • Only go out for essentials (e.g. groceries, medications) once a week
    • Practice physical distancing when you are out
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds
      • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
    • Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
    • Avoid close contact with people who are ill
    • Stay home when you are ill
    • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands
      • If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm
    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
    • FOR JOSH'S FULL UPDATE PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK:
    https://joshmatlow.ca/enewsletter/update-on-covid-19-friday-april-17th/


  • April 18, 2020 1:34 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Line 1: Eglinton to Bloor-Yonge single day

    closure April 19

    There will be no subway service on Line 1 between Eglinton and Bloor-Yonge stations on Sunday, April 19, 2020 for Automatic Train Control signal system installation and testing.

    Shuttle buses will operate. Customers requiring Wheel-Trans should see any TTC customer service employee to request the service.

    Summerhill Station will be closed.  All other stations will remain open for PRESTO fare purchases and access to surface routes and Line 2.


  • April 17, 2020 3:34 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Temporary Parking Removal for Crane Mobilization at Chaplin Station
    April 20, 2020

    What Work is Taking Place?


    On Wednesday April 20, 2020, a mobile crane will be mobilized to the Chaplin Station Main Entrance site.  The crane will travel north on Chaplin Crescent to Spadina Road, turn onto New Haven Drive and continue south on Gilgorm Road.  The crane will be used for deep excavation activities at the Main Entrance.  Once the equipment has been unloaded, the crane will be removed from the site following the same route. To provide adequate space, parking on New Haven Drive will be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday April 20, 2020.
     

    Hours of Work

    •  Monday April 20, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    •  Work may be rescheduled, or be longer or shorter than expected

    Work Area Map

    What to Expect

    •  Temporary parking prohibitions will be in effect
    •   Noise from construction can be expected

     

    Traffic & Pedestrian Details

    •   On-street parking on New Haven Dr will be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
    •    Motorists can expect delays when travelling through the are

    Travelling Smart during Construction


    Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
     

    Stay Informed


    Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

     

    Disponible en français.

    Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

    Please support your local businesses during construction.


  • April 15, 2020 7:31 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    AVENUE STATION CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
     April 14, 2020

    Mining operations are ongoing at the Secondary Entrance and occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read the construction notice for more detail.

     

    What Work is Taking Place

    •  Mining excavation continues between Eastbourne Avenue and Lascelles Boulevard. This sequence includes drilling roof supports, removal of earth and coating exposed surfaces with shotcrete. Mining excavation is expected to be complete in July 2020. 

     

    • Approximately three concrete pours take place every week lasting 12 – 18 hours each.  The concrete forms the station structure below grade.  Some pours require temporary use of the westbound curb lane at Main Entrance.  The lane will re-open after each pour is complete. 

     

    What Work is Coming Up?

    • As early as Thursday, April 16, 2020 crews will perform the next concrete pour at the Main Entrance, temporarily occupying the westbound curb lane.  

     

    •  Demolition of the inner station walls is expected to resume on Monday April 20, 2020 and will occur 24 hours a day for approximately one (1) week.  Nearby properties may experience noise and/or vibration.

     

    Mining Information


    General mining activities occur in a continuous sequence, including drilling roof supports, excavation under the roof supports and spraying of concrete to finalize exposed areas underground. Within the excavation portion of the sequence, periodic removal of concrete sections of the existing tunnels is required as well as periodic chipping of temporary concrete linings. When possible, crews complete higher impact works during the day, however due to the sequence nature of the work and the engineering requirements related to ground stability and cavern integrity, sometimes noticeable activity occurs overnight. 

    Noise & Vibration Mitigation


    Noise and vibration impacts to your building depend on your proximity to the source and how the vibrations travel through the soil and interact with the foundation and structure of your building. Crosslinx Transit Solutions has implemented several noise reductions measures on site to mitigate the impact felt by the community during mining activities. Enclosures are used to cover equipment like generators and pumps, silencers are used to reduce noise from fans, and delivery routes and times are selected to minimize disruption – just to name a few.
    If you experience disruption from mining activities, please call our 24/7 phone line at 416-782-8118. 
     

    Construction Activities

    ACTIVITY & AREA

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    DURATION

    TENTATIVE DATE

    Concrete Pours

    • Approximately three (3) concrete pours per week
    • Concrete trucks will be staged within work zones, including Eglinton Park, and will exit the west gate of either site.
    • Trucks may be required to back into the site gates.
    • Some pours will require temporary occupancy of the westbound curb lane, west of the Main Entrance
    • 12 – 18 hours each
    • Approximately three (3) pours per week

     

    • The next pour with lane occupancy is tentatively scheduled for Thursday April 16, 2020.

    Wall Demolition

    • Demolition of temporary walls between Eastbourne Avenue and Lascelles Boulevard
    • Wall demolition will take place on a 24-hours basis
    • Wall demolition is expected to resume Monday, April 20, 2020 for one (1) week.

    Dewatering Well Maintenance

    • Periodic maintenance of dewatering wells requires a short duration closures around wells in the roadway or sidewalk

     

    • Use of a compressor and, occasionally, a hydro-vacuum truck is required.

     

    • Maintenance will occur periodically over the course of construction
    • 9am to 4pm

     

    Monitoring Work
    Equipment installed in various locations around the station are used to monitor ground movement during construction.
    Read the construction notice for more detail.

    • A drill is used to install monitoring equipment around the station area.

     

    • Short duration closures are used to obtain readings from the monitors.

     

    • If on the sidewalk, pedestrians may be rerouted around the work area

     

    • Periodic installations will occur over the course of construction

     

    • Readings will occur regularly over the course of construction
    • Future installation dates to be confirmed


  • April 10, 2020 2:26 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Community Groups, BIA’s , Neighbourhood Watch Groups, City Councillors,

    During this time of unprecedented challenges for everyone, the efforts to contain & prevent further spread of the COVID-19 Virus are more necessary then ever !

    The Government has consistently asked for the public to stay home , self isolate & practice safe social measures to save lives. Most people have listened , but some have not, ignoring the message, endangering Public Safety.

    In a Joint Effort, to ensure compliance, the Toronto Police Service & City of Toronto By-Law Enforcement are conducting a BLITZ throughout out the City.

    Please click on the link to read the MEDIA RELEASE.

    http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/46923

    If anyone has questions or concerns , please don’t hesitate to contact me by email b90023@torontopolice.on.ca or mobile phone , 416-473-6314.

    Thank you

    Constable Timothy Somers #90023

    Toronto Police Service

    53 Division

    Community Response Unit

    Crime Prevention – Community Safety Officer

    416-808-5337

    416-473-6314 Mobile


  • April 10, 2020 12:59 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Extended Construction Hours for Excavation and Tunnel Demolition at Chaplin Station
    Spring 2020

    What Work is Taking Place?


    Deep excavation has been underway at Chaplin Station since fall 2019.  Crews are currently, excavating the Main Entrance, located on the north side of Eglinton Avenue between Chaplin Crescent and Gilgorm Road, as well as the station box beneath Eglinton Avenue.  In April 2020, crews will begin to demolish the tunnels beneath Eglinton Avenue to make way for construction of the station underground.
     
    Using an excavator and crane, the concrete tunnel encasement will be broken, loaded onto a truck and hauled to an off-site facility.  Crews will continue to excavate, load and haul soil from the Main Entrance and station box while tunnel demolition takes place.  To accelerate construction, tunnel demolition, deep excavation and associated site maintenance work will take place on a 24/7 basis for approximately four (4) weeks.  To minimize disruption, the period between 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. will be used for loading, hauling and site maintenance only.
     
    Occasionally, chipping of hardened material and concrete will be required as part of deep excavation.  An excavator with a jack hammer will be used to perform chipping.  Chipping typically takes place for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time.  Chipping will take place between 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. only.  Notice will be provided in advance of sustained periods of chipping.
     

    Hours of Work

    • As early as April 14, 2020 construction will take place 24 hours a day, seven days per week for approximately four (4) weeks
    • Tunnel demolition will take place between 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
    • The contractor may not always work during these hours, but may do so at its discretion
    • This work may be longer or shorter than expected

    Work Area Map

    What to Expect

    • Access to-and-from the site as well as loading will take place from the Main Entrance location
    • Dump trucks will be staged on the Chaplin Cres median north of Spadina Rd
    • Overnight noise and site lighting can be expected
    • Property access will be maintained

     

    Traffic & Pedestrian Details

    • The current traffic configuration and pedestrian routes at Chaplin Station are expected to remain in place for the duration this work

    Travelling Smart during Construction


    Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
     

    Stay Informed


    Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

     

    Disponible en français.

    Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

    Please support your local businesses during construction.


  • April 10, 2020 12:58 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Late Hauling at Chaplin Station
    April 13, 2020

    What Work is Taking Place?


    On April 13, 2020, crews will be loading and hauling excavated spoils from the Chaplin Station Main Entrance site until 2:00 a.m. the next morning.  Using an excavator and crane, excavated spoils will be loaded into dump trucks at surface level and hauled to an off-site location.  This work will take place overnight from 7:00 p.m. on Monday April 13 to 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 14, 2020.  A ventilation fan will be running for the duration of the work.
     

    Hours of Work

    • Monday April 13, 2020 between 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
    • Work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances

     

    Work Area Map

    What to Expect

    • Overnight noise from construction as well as site lighting can be expected
    • A ventilation fan will operate at surface level for the duration of this work

     

    Pedestrian & Traffic Details

    • The current traffic configuration and pedestrian routes at Chaplin Station are expected to remain in place for the duration this work

    Travelling Smart during Construction


    Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
     

    Stay Informed


    Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

     

    Disponible en français.

    Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

    Please support your local businesses during construction.


  • April 10, 2020 12:55 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Local BIA’s & Community Groups,

    This Fraud Prevention Information was sent to me to help protect you during the current Pandemic & the changes to shopping that it has created.

    Please share this with your fellow businesses & community members !

    The Canadian Anti fraud Centre link is best for Canadian specific content Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. For reporting of course please use our CORE (Citizen Online Report Entry) System.

    On behalf of the Officers & Staff of 53 Division, Happy Easter & Stay Safe !

    We can all get through this together!

    Thank you

    Constable Timothy Somers #90023

    Toronto Police Service

    53 Division

    Community Response Unit

    Crime Prevention – Community Safety Officer

    416-808-5337

    416-473-6314 Mobile


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ISSUES

As we all know our neighbourhood is subject to serious development pressure, and development issues have occupied much of the board’s time. Among these issues are:

Community Development Committee of Adjustment – Single Family Homes

The OPA keeps a close eye on applications for home renovations and tear- downs in our neighbourhood.

We receive details about applications from the Committee including a description of the proposed changes and the deadline for submitting to the committee. We forward information about homes in our area to a special email list. You can subscribe here: Oriole Park Association - Committee of Adjustment notices.

Metrolinx – Eglinton LRT

The OPA is involved in the ongoing process of the development of the new Light Rail Transit line in our area.

One major concern for the community is that Eglinton Avenue is to have restricted lanes westbound between Oriole Parkway and Braemar Avenue for the construction of the Avenue Road Station.

The proposals as detailed below will last until 2021.

The businesses on the north side will have very restricted access and visibility.

The second concern is that Metrolinx in their initial proposal wished to ‘clear cut’ the area on the south side of the North Toronto Community Center between the eastern driveway and the western boundary beside the ‘Art Barn’ building. The area is to be used for storage and construction vehicles

The OPA community involvement is:

  • We attend meetings on behalf of the membership and community as well as sit on a ‘working group’ Chaired by Councillor Cristin Carmichael-Greb (Ward 16) and as supported by our Councillor Josh Matlow ( Ward 22).
  • The working group is comprised of elected officials; Senior City of Toronto Staff including Metrolinx and Crosslinx staff. The local residents associations are represented by the Eglinton Avenue Road Community Association: the Eglinton Park Ratepayers Association as well as the OPA.
  • We will provide updates via our Twitter and Facebook Accounts as well our email subscribers as they come available.


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