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CONSTRUCTION

The Waterfront is one of the fastest-growing areas in the City of Toronto, and with that, there will be regular construction through the neighbourhood. The Waterfront BIA has worked to aggregate current and upcoming construction notices from various sources, including The City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto, and Toronto Hydro.

As a representative of the business community through the area, the Waterfront BIA seeks to advocate to ensure that these projects are completed quickly and on time, and with a limited impact on people’s enjoyment of the waterfront.

Last Updated: April 22, 2024.

Hydro Cable and Pole Installation Project

Constructor: Toronto Hydro

Project Name: Hydro Cable and Pole Installation at 215 Lake Shore Boulevard, Project Number C-230038-X10502-HS005

Location: Lower Sherbourne Street and Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: April 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): August 2024

Construction Impacts:

  • Installation of new hydro poles on city-owned property
  • Upgrading existing electrical cables to enhance service reliability

Will roads be closed: Not specified in the notice

Additional Information:

GO Expansion – Watermain Relocation Lower Sherbourne Street Road Closure Notice

Constructor: Metrolinx, Hydro One
Project Name: GO Expansion
Construction Start Date: September 27, 2023
Construction End Date: March 2024 (timeline subject to change)
Construction Impacts:

  • Working hours from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Road closures.
  • Road cuts and exposure of utilities.
  • Watermain decommissioned, relocated, recommissioned.
  • Install hydro utility duct bank alongside the new watermain.
  • Adjacent communities will experience increased noise, traffic, and dust during this period.

Will roads be closed: Yes, road closures along Lower Sherbourne are expected to take place as early as September 27th until March 2024.
Construction notice URL: Metrolinx Construction Notice

Queens Quay East Lakefill – Construction Notice #3

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto and Eastern Construction

Project Name: Quayside Project – Queens Quay East Lakefill

Construction Start Date: January 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): January 2025

Location: Area within and surrounding the Parliament Slip spanning from just east of Merchants’ Wharf to 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East and south to the waterfront.

Construction Impacts:

  • Construction on the new dockwall has been completed, and construction on the lakefill begins, including fish relocation by TRCA, dredging activity to remove sediment and contaminated debris, and placement of infill material.
  • Work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., adhering to the City of Toronto noise bylaw hours.
  • Increased truck traffic with full-time flagmen positioned at the designated entry and exit gate to support pedestrian and cyclist safety.
  • Land side activity includes construction equipment operation, soil management, increased truck traffic, and measures for dust control and air quality management.
  • Water side activity includes barges and tugboats within the slip, fish removal, dredging, lakefilling, rockberm construction, and environmental protection measures.

Will roads be closed: No
More Information: Learn more about Quayside and the Waterfront East Light Rail Transit extension.
Questions: Please send your questions to info@waterfrontoronto.ca.
Construction notice URL: Waterfront Toronto Construction Notice

In-Water Pipes in East Bayfront – Construction Notice 8

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto
Project Name: In-Water Pipes in East Bayfront
Construction Start Date: July 4, 2023
Construction End Date (anticipated): Summer 2023
Construction Impacts:

  • Construction of in-water pipes along the section of the Water’s Edge Promenade (WEP) spanning the foot of Sherbourne Common from approximately Dockside Drive to the southern point of 15 Merchants’ Wharf, also known as the Aqualina at Bayside condos.
  • Removal of construction fencing along 160 metres of the WEP to increase its width for pedestrian and cyclist access. A temporary fence will be placed along the southern edge of the WEP closest to the water to protect the In-Water Pipes.
  • Restoration of the WEP to its original condition, including weed removal and ensuring the stonework is in its pre-construction condition. Polymeric jointing sand will be used to fill gaps created by weeds between the stonework.
  • Occasional construction work on Saturdays, with work hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Moderate vibrations, noise near the site, and vessels in the water are expected during construction.

Will roads be closed: No
Construction notice URL: Waterfront Toronto Construction Notice

Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Yonge Street – Construction Notice

Constructor: City of Toronto
Project Name: Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Yonge Street
Construction Start Date: June 2023
Construction End Date (anticipated): May 2024
Construction Impacts:

  • Replacement of the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Yonge Street from Queens Quay to Wellington Street.
  • Replacement of an existing sanitary sewer on Yonge Street from Harbour Street to The Esplanade.
  • Construction activities include excavation, trenching, installation of new watermain, road and sidewalk reconstruction, and paving.
  • Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with occasional work after hours and on weekends.
  • Residents may experience dust, noise, and other inconveniences during construction.
  • There will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone, but access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
  • On-street parking will be affected, and parking in the active work zone is not permitted.
  • Restoration of the construction work area will include sod, concrete, and/or asphalt as needed.

Will roads be closed: Not explicitly mentioned in the notice, but there will be road and sidewalk restrictions.
Construction notice URL: City of Toronto Construction Notice

Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects: Construction Notices

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto
Project Name: Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects
Construction End Date (anticipated): 2024
Construction Impacts:

  • Excavation near the west plug with a minor risk of an unplanned flood in the river valley. No risk to the public, but an evacuation alarm may be heard in the vicinity.
  • Lane restrictions and changes to cycling detour route on Villiers Street due to infrastructure work by Enbridge Gas. Villiers Street is reduced to one lane with alternating directions of traffic between Saulter Street and Munition Street. The unidirectional westbound cycling lane on the north side of Villiers Street has been removed, and the formerly eastbound cycle lane on the south side of Villiers Street has been converted into a bidirectional lane.
  • Construction on Lake Shore Boulevard East: Lane diversions between Cherry Street and Carlaw Avenue from February 28, 2022, to December 2024. Traffic has been moved to the south side of the road and onto the new half of the Lake Shore Bridge over the Don River.
  • Full closure of Don Roadway south of Lake Shore Boulevard until 2024 for flood protection and road reconstruction.
  • Commissioners Street remains closed between Cherry Street and Don Roadway until summer 2023.
  • Lower Don Trail south of Corktown Common closed until 2025. Detour routes in place along Mill Street, Cherry Street, Villiers Street, Saulter Street, Commissioners Street, and Carlaw Avenue.
  • Intersection of Cherry Street and Lake Shore Boulevard is being reworked for cyclist movements.

Will roads be closed: Yes. The following roads will be closed or have diversions:

  • Don Roadway south of Lake Shore Boulevard
  • Commissioners Street between Cherry Street and Don Roadway
  • Lower Don Trail south of Corktown Common
  • Villiers Street between Don Roadway and Saulter Street

Construction notice URL: PortlandsTO Construction Notices

Note: The Waterfront BIA is not the constructor of any of these projects and aggregates this information as a courtesy to its members. As such, the information may be incomplete, incorrect, or out of date. Please reach out to the contact noted in the linked construction notices if you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, and review the below-linked websites for further information on these and other construction projects through the area. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Oliver Hierlihy, Director, Operations: oliver@waterfrontbia.com

  • Waterfront Toronto (under “construction notices”) LINK
  • City of Toronto – Construction Notices -Spadina Fort York: LINK
  • City of Toronto – Infrastructure & Construction Projects List: LINK
  • City of Toronto: New Parks & Facilities: LINK
  • City of Toronto: TOinview Project Map: LINK
  • City of Toronto: Road Reconstructions LINK
  • Waterfront Toronto: Port Lands TO Documents: LINK
  • Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Construction Notices: LINK
  • Enbridge Projects and Infrastructure: LINK
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