Item - 2021.TE26.41
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 24, 2021 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 547-2021, 649-2023
TE26.41 - Construction Staging Area - 160 Front Street West (Simcoe Street) Underground Tunnel
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk, west sidewalk and all of Simcoe Street, between Front Street West and a point 70 metres north, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023.
2. Authorized the closure of the eastbound curb lane on Wellington Street West between Simcoe Street and John Street, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023.
3. Designated Wellington Street West, between Simcoe Street and John Street as one-way for westbound traffic only at all times.
4. Prohibited southbound left turns and northbound right turns at all times, at the intersection of John Street and Wellington Street West.
5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.
7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.
8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.
9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.
10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.
11. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.
12. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
13. Directed that Simcoe Street, Wellington Street West and John Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
PCL Constructors Canada Incorporated, is constructing an underground pedestrian tunnel under Simcoe Street that will connect 160 Front Street West to 200 Front Street West as part of the new building being constructed at 160 Front Street West (also known as 156-174 Front Street West and 43-51 Simcoe Street). In order to facilitate the construction of the underground tunnel, Simcoe Street between Front Street West and Wellington Street West will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the entire roadway of Simcoe Street including the east side and west side sidewalks, between Front Street West and a point 70 metres north, for a period of 17 months (i.e., August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023) to accommodate the construction of the underground tunnel.
Pedestrian movements on the east side of Simcoe Street will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to a pedestrian walkway, located on private property, on the west side of Simcoe Street. Traffic lanes on Simcoe Street, abutting the site, will be restricted. However, bike lanes for both northbound and southbound cyclists will be maintained at all times throughout the project.
In addition, it is recommended that the eastbound curb lane on Wellington Street West, between Simcoe Street and John Street be closed for a period of 17 months (i.e., August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023). This closure was deemed the most appropriate way to ensure eastbound vehicles do not become trapped at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Wellington Street West due to the closure, the existing one-way southbound operation of Simcoe Street north of Wellington Street West, and the one-way westbound operation of Wellington Street West east of Simcoe Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-167662.pdf