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: October 31, 2023.

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 1

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto and Eastern Construction
Project Name: Quayside Project – Queens Quay East Lakefill
Construction Start Date: August 1, 2023
Construction End Date (anticipated): January 2025
Construction Impacts:

Land side activity: Construction vehicle transit, stock piling, soil management, equipment storage, trailer compound, fencing, signage, general site cleanup, surveying, site investigation works, tree removal, truck traffic, and flagmen supporting pedestrian and cyclist safety on Martin Goodman Trail.
Water side activity: Barge located within the Slip, turbidity curtain, oil boom & environmental liners to control debris and sediment during construction, ensuring water quality, and health of aquatic animals and vegetation, dredging, lakefilling, dockwall installation work, and rockberm construction.

Will roads be closed: No
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

Site Investigations Along Waterfront: Overnight work at Lower Simcoe Street & Bremner Boulevard – Construction Notice

Constructor: City of Toronto
Project Name: Inner Harbour West Tunnel of the Don River and Central Waterfront Wet Weather Flow System
Construction Start Date: Week of November 29th, 2021
Construction End Date (anticipated): Winter 2023
Construction Impacts:

Site investigations to determine soil, rock, and groundwater conditions, and confirm below-ground utilities at multiple locations across the downtown waterfront, including the west side of Lower Simcoe Street south of Bremner Boulevard.
Boreholes and monitoring wells for groundwater conditions will be installed late November 2021 to late December 2021, undergoing a monitoring period and removed by Winter 2023.
Work will take place overnight on weekdays starting on Sundays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., requiring southbound cyclists to detour around the work site into a temporary cycle track on Lower Simcoe Street. After each night of work, the existing cycle track will be open during the day (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
Noise will be experienced overnight due to drilling activities, and efforts will be made to minimize the noise and accelerate the work schedule.
Road access will be affected during work hours, with the southbound cycle track and curb lane on Lower Simcoe Street being closed. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Minor detours of the cycle track adjacent to the work area will be required during work hours.
The sidewalk on Lower Simcoe Street adjacent to the work area will be maintained for pedestrian access with minor impacts during work hours.

Will roads be closed: Yes, during work hours the southbound cycle track and curb lane on Lower Simcoe Street will be closed.
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.
Nightly closures of Villiers Street between Don Roadway and Saulter Street from October 30 to November 30, 2023.
No access southbound to Logan Avenue or Bouchette Street from Lake Shore Boulevard East from October 25 to November 10.
Lane diversions on Lake Shore Boulevard East between Cherry Street and Carlaw Avenue from February 28, 2022, to December 2024.
Full closure of Don Roadway south of Lake Shore Boulevard until 2024.
Commissioners Street remains closed between Cherry Street and Don Roadway until summer 2023.
Lower Don Trail south of Corktown Common closed until 2024 with detour routes in place.
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 (Nightly)
Logan Avenue and Bouchette Street from Lake Shore Boulevard East

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

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

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