A-Way: 30 Years Strong
During the construction of the Crosstown, we support a number of social enterprises – businesses that funnel profits towards charitable endeavours. One social enterprise frequently used by our constructor, Crosslinx Transit Solutions, is A-Way Express.
A-Way is a courier company that provides employment for Torontonians with lived experience of mental health issues. Crosslinx employees use A-Way to send materials to different sites and offices. A-Way offers same-day delivery to any location in Toronto. Read more »
Inspiring Young Women in Construction
Construction is a massive industry in Canada, representing nearly 12 per cent of the country’s national economic activity. Despite the industry’s size and importance, women are heavily underrepresented, comprising only 12.6 per cent of its labour force and 4 per cent of tradespeople. Read more »
Crosstown Glossary
'Mud slab' sounds like a flavour of ice cream, and 'Portal' is something out of the latest sci-fi drama. What do these mean in relation to construction for the Eglinton Crosstown? We often mention many terms that may be confusing if you are not involved with the project. To help, we have put together a glossary of terms that are often used when talking about the Eglinton Crosstown.
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The Next Phase Begins
While much of the work on the Eglinton Crosstown to this point has been building tunnels and stations for the underground portion, there is another nine kilometre stretch to the east that is about to start taking shape. Early work began in 2017, but now’s the time for this part of the project to come to life. Read more »
Keelesdale Mural – Recognizing Local Heritage
Next month, a new mural will be visible near the future Keelesdale Station. Titled That’s How We Roll, the mural was painted by grade 11 art students from York Memorial Collegiate Institute.
#MyEglinton story – Joel Boland
Joel Boland grew up near the Golden Mile, and for him and his friends, Eglinton was the place to be. From his dentist to basketball games to Eglinton Square, Eglinton Avenue East had everything Joel needed – except for a modern transit line to help get across the corridor.
Soil Management – Excelling with Excess
With household waste, unwanted possessions and garbage are stuffed into the bin, brought to the curb, and promptly forgotten about. However, behind the scenes, there’s an army of city employees working to transport, sort, and store the waste.
This process works perfectly on a small scale, but what if the project is bigger? What if, instead of a bag of garbage, the material in question was truckloads of dirt? Read more »
Photo Reflections - 2017 Construction Progress
In what had originally been called, “The Year of the Dig,” 2017 became more than just that for construction on the Eglinton Crosstown. At the start of the year, concrete had yet to be poured at construction sites for each of the stations and not a single piece of steel had been put in place. With each month, efforts gradually ramped up, with excavation shaping the stations to come and structures starting to form.
Here are the best photos from Eglinton Crosstown construction in 2017: Read more »