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Eglinton Crosstown
West Extension
Virtual Open House: Underground stations and construction update
EGLINTON CROSSTOWN WEST EXTENSION
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Land acknowledgement
Let us take a moment to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of Indigenous Peoples
including the Anishnabeg, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.
We are all Treaty people. Many of us have come here as settlers and immigrants, in this generation or
generations past.
Metrolinx declares its commitment to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples. We
acknowledge the historic and continued impacts of colonialization and the need to work towards
meaningful reconciliation with the original caretakers of this land.
We acknowledge that Metrolinx operates on lands covered by 20 Treaties, and that we have a responsibility
to recognize and value the rights of Indigenous Nations and Peoples and conduct business in a manner that
is built on the foundation of trust, respect and collaboration.
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Safety moment
Construction for the ECWE project has begun which means trucks, machinery, and equipment are
operating in the Scarlett Avenue and Eglington Avenue West area.
Staff are trained to ensure the safe movement of
vehicles and equipment in the area.
Everyone has a role in safety to play.
Please obey construction signage in the area and
cross at designated crosswalks.
Exercise caution while traveling and commuting
in the area.
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Introduction to panel
Joshua Engel-Yan Omid Nakhaei Mario Nalli Nasir Qureshi,
ECWE Program Sponsor, Principal Designer, Arup ECWE Senior Project ECWE Senior Project
Metrolinx Manager, Metrolinx Manager, Metrolinx
Fernando Triana Stephanie Chow
Project Director, West End Communications & Public
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Connectors Construction (WECC) Engagement Lead, WECC
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Agenda
1. Key considerations and design
principles
2. Station tour – underground stations
(Next open house: Elevated stations)
3. What’s next on stations
4. Construction update
1. Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
update
2. Pedestrian bridge at Scarlett and
Eglinton
3. Headwall construction
4. Q&A
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What we’ve heard so far about stations
Over the last several months we have met regularly with the City of Toronto and TTC to review the stations. An open
house was held for Kipling-Eglinton station in December 2021. We have heard from residents, community groups and
elected officials about the importance of finding a balanced option that limits impacts while delivering a station that fits
into the community.
Provide bike storage
Keep traffic lanes open Minimize construction
Keep station footprints and parking and
at all times to minimize impacts and consider
as small as possible improve cycling safety
disruptions nearby developments
and connections
Design the station to Design attractive, Ensure station is safe Plan for bus drop offs
blend into the modern and distinctive and fully accessible for and consider ways to
community and natural station platforms and customers of all ages manage flow to
environment architecture and abilities minimize crowding
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Key considerations during preliminary design
Private property Travel time & connectivity
Reduce time to access station and transfer
Limit impact to homes, businesses
to surface transit by minimizing station
and residents during construction and
depth and locating the entrance near
operation of the station
existing stops
Community Environment
Consider how the station will serve as a
neighborhood hub for future Consider tree canopy and possible
generations and coordinate with mitigations. Also, consider energy use,
nearby developments to limit overall pollution and impact to quality of life and
community impact during construction public health
Transit & traffic impact Deliverability
Avoid disruptive underground utility Limit construction complexity to reduce
relocations requiring road occupancy risk. Consider the station’s construction
where possible sequence with the overall construction
schedule
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Station design principles – benefitting neighbours & users
1. Create safe & efficient passenger connections to the
stations: Prioritize efficiency and safety in getting cyclists, bus
users and pedestrians to the stations.
2. Improve passenger experience: Apply a user-centred design
vision for the whole line including providing natural light,
intuitive wayfinding and stations that are accessible and safe for
all transit users, regardless of ability.
3. Create inviting outdoor public space: Consider scale and
materials that are informed by the community and plantings to
help blend into the existing environment.
4. Integrate into the local context: Implement station design
solutions that respond to local and future conditions around
the station.
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Station features
ECWE station principles ECWE station features
Curb cuts to improve pedestrian safety
Bus stops close to entrance
Create safe & efficient passenger
Bus laybys where possible
connections to the stations
Bike racks
Ancillary and emergency exit building
Accessibility (e.g., elevators)
Improve passenger experience Unique station platform characteristics
Skylights
Public plaza space
Create inviting outdoor public spaces Plantings
Green roofs
Maintain the existing number of lanes
Minimizing the footprint
Integrate into the local context
Protecting heritage buildings
Work with existing terrain
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Passenger flow in a typical underground station
Skylight Green roof
Skylight Entrance
Concourse
Unpaid zone
Elevators
Escalators Platform Stairs
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Martin Grove – Eglinton station overview
Martin Grove – Eglinton Station Emergency Exit
Skylight Skylight Building
Route 32
Legend
Sidewalk Planter Bike parking
Proposed planting Bus stop Work on the stations is
Trail
Plaza/Paving Entrance
Maintenance
parking Martin ongoing and subject to
Seating Underground station
Grove
Collegiate
change. This site plan is
platform
Institute representative of the
current design. TTC bus
stops are under discussion.
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Kipling – Eglinton station overview
The following station entrance locations were presented at the December open house and were the subject
of a survey to receive community feedback.
Northwest Southwest Hybrid
Over 200 votes and comments were received. The top-rated priorities when it came to station construction were protecting
the woodlot, followed by reducing construction timelines. The hybrid option was the preferred location, with 55% of
respondents preferring this option for the station entrance location.
The hybrid option places the station entrance at the northwest side of the intersection. By shifting Eglinton Ave. West slightly
toward south and optimizing the entrance as narrow as possible, the intrusion in the woodlot has been minimized.
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Kipling – Eglinton station overview
Note: The hybrid option
was selected for this
station. The station is
KIPLING AVE
located at the south
edge of the woodlot and
Routes 45 & 945
Routes 45 & 945
Eglinton Avenue W is
shifted three metres
south to accommodate
Emergency Exit
the station.
Kipling – Eglinton Station
Building
Routes 405 & 32
EGLINTON AVE W
Routes 405 & 32
Routes 45 & 945
Routes 45 & 945
Legend Work on the stations is
Sidewalk Planter Bike parking ongoing and subject to
Trail Proposed planting Bus stop change. This site plan is
Maintenance
Plaza/Paving Entrance
parking representative of the
Seating Underground station
platform current design. TTC bus
stops are under discussion.
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Islington – Eglinton station overview
ISLNIGTON AVE
Routes 405, 37 & 937
Routes 405, 37 & 937
Islington – Eglinton
Skylight
Skylight
Station
Emergency Exit
Building
Route 32
EGLINTON AVE W
Route 32
Richview
Collegiate
Institute
Legend Work on the stations is
Sidewalk Planter Bike parking ongoing and subject to
Bus stop
Trail Proposed planting change. This site plan is
Entrance Maintenance
Plaza/Paving
parking representative of the
Underground station platform
current design. TTC bus
stops are under discussion.
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Royal York - Eglinton station overview
Mary Reid
House
Emergency Exit Royal York –
Skylight Eglinton Station
Building
Legend
Bike parking
Work on the stations is
Sidewalk Planter
Trail Proposed planting Bus stop ongoing and subject to
Plaza/Paving Entrance Maintenance change. This site plan is
Seating Retaining wall parking representative of the
Underground station current design. TTC bus
platform
stops are under discussion.
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Station features – your input matters
We are looking for your feedback on
design principles and station features.
Please complete the poll at:
https://www.metrolinxengage.com/en/StationsPoll
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Next steps on stations
Visit metrolinxengage.com
• View this presentation and complete the poll.
Join us for future open houses
• Next open house will look at the elevated stations at Jane and Scarlett, as well as ancillary
buildings and an update on the elevated section.
• Further engagement on station design later this year.
17Eglinton Crosstown West Extension TBM update The TBMs will start digging from Renforth and make their way towards Scarlett. Rexy and Renny, the two tunnel boring machines, have been assembled in the launch shaft. This image shows Renny’s cutterhead being lowered into the shaft in January 2022.
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension TBM update Renny’s bridge section being lowered into the shaft in February 2022.
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Tunnelling Beginning at Renforth
Tunnelling is expected begin
in April 2022.
Overnight work and extra
hauling in the Renforth area is
expected while tunnelling is
happening. A notice with
more information will be
shared in advance of work
starting.
Launch site at Renforth Ave, March 2022Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Upcoming construction
Over the next few months, WECC will shift the four Eglinton Ave. West lanes approximately 10 metres (33 ft)
south between Scarlett Rd. and the pedestrian bridge. This work is necessary to prepare for the extraction
shaft work that will follow.
• Three bus stops will be temporarily relocated. Crews will close the north westbound lane for one week to build the temporary bus platform.
• Traffic lanes will be reduced to two lanes (one eastbound lane and westbound lane) along construction zone and left turns will be restricted
out of the driveway on Richview.
• The multi-use path and sidewalk will be closed from east of bridge to Scarlett Rd. Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured to a temporary
path north of the construction.
• Traffic control person will be on site to oversee cyclist, pedestrian and construction traffic as it crosses the temporary multi-use path and the
pedestrian bridge will remain open.
• Advance notice will be provided and all closures will be clearly marked.
Timelines are subject to change.Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
What is a headwall?
• Headwalls are underground support walls
located at the east and west ends of the
station location.
• The TBMs bore through the headwalls,
therefore crews must build them prior to
the TBMs arriving at each site.
• There will be four underground stations
(Martin Grove, Kipling, Islington and Royal
York) and each will require two headwalls
be built.
Aecon/Dragados built headwalls
• There will also be two emergency exit for the Eglinton Crosstown East
buildings constructed – one between tunnel contract.
Kipling Ave and Islington Ave, the other
between Islington Ave and Royal York Rd.Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Martin Grove headwall construction (April-October 2022)
Starting in April, WECC will begin headwall construction at the intersection of Martin Grove and Eglinton Avenue West. This work is
necessary to prepare for the TBMs to tunnel through later this year.
• The westbound north lane on Martin Grove will be temporarily closed during off peak hours. All other lanes will remain open.
• Westbound bus stop will be temporarily relocated to the northwest corner of the intersection.
• All sidewalks will remain open.
• Advance notice will be provided and all closures will be clearly marked.
Timelines are subject to change.Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Kipling headwall construction (May 2022-Spring 2023)
Starting in May, WECC will begin headwall construction at the intersection of Kipling and Eglinton Avenue West. This work is necessary to
prepare for the TBMs to tunnel through later this year.
• Two lanes will be temporarily closed. One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open to traffic during construction. Traffic will
be able to turn left and right at the intersection.
• The eastbound bus stop will be temporarily relocated to the east side of the intersection. All sidewalks will remain open.
• The closed lanes will interchange throughout the construction period, but one eastbound and one westbound lane will always remain
open during construction.
• Advance notice will be provided and all closures will be clearly marked.
Timelines are subject to change.Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
What to expect during headwall work?
• Residents can expect to hear noise from equipment, drills, and trucks.
• Mitigations are being put in place to reduce dust, including the use of water sprays and biodegradable
dust suppressants.
• Noise and vibration monitors have been installed on the properties of residences, offices and
commercial buildings in the vicinity of construction.
• This equipment helps us measure and minimize noise and vibration throughout the project term to
prioritize your safety and well-being.
• If you have any concerns, we are here to listen. Contact our 24/7 hotline: 416-202-8001Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Contact us
Your feedback is vital in helping us to move the ECWE forward in a way that strengthens the community.
We are grateful for your input.
To stay up to date on upcoming virtual events and the latest ECWE news, sign up for our e-newsletter at
Metrolinx.com/eglintonwest
eglintonwest@metrolinx.com 416-202-8001 Metrolinx.com/eglintonwest
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