Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, yesterday announced that works on the 500 Howard Street station, are to begin this week.
The station is the site of the future Ritson Road GO Train station, which would be part of the Lakeshore East extension to Bowmanville in Clarington (see map below).
“Crews will be on site beginning the week of July 22, during the work hours as noted below, subject to adjustment,” said the announcement.
It said specialized crews will begin to mobilize equipment on site as early as July 24, to begin the preservation and structural rehabilitation of the heritage component.
Following this, crews will continue with demolition activities of the warehouse. Timelines for the works are approximate and subject to change.
Metrolinx purchased 500 Howard Street in Oshawa in 2014 for future expansion. The site was evaluated by Metrolinx and has been identified as a provincial heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. The plan for this project is to preserve the heritage component and demolish the warehouse to make way for future transit plans.
Metrolinx said crews will be on site between the hours of 7 am and 4:30 pm between Monday and Friday, as per municipal by-laws.
“All works will result in variable levels of noise, vibration, and dust; however, mitigations will be deployed as necessary, including misting for dust control, protective fencing, and noise dampening. Construction noise will remain within the allowable municipal by-law limits,” said Metrolinx.
It said there will be minor impact to pedestrians along adjacent sidewalks due to construction activities, however access to pathways and sidewalks will be maintained.
There are no anticipated traffic impacts from the upcoming works. If impacts arise through the course of construction activities, additional notice would be provided, and traffic signage put in place. There are no anticipated transit impacts from the upcoming works. The Park and Ride will remain operational.
A copy of the construction notice can be found here.
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