Metrolinx Surveying Notice – March 29, 2021
Starting on Monday April 5, Metrolinx contractors will be conducting topographical surveys, utility markings, and noise/vibration monitoring in the Royal Orchard community. Please find a copy of the notice here: YNSE Geotechnical Notice
Metrolinx April 7, 2021 Public Meeting – Recording
Metrolinx April 7, 2021 Public Meeting - Recording To view a recording of Metrolinx's first Virtual Open House for the Royal Orchard community held April 7, 2021 please click here: https://www.metrolinxengage.com/en/YongeSubwayExtensionLive
Metrolinx hosts virtual Q&A for Thornhill residents to address concerns on Yonge North Subway
By Heidi Riedner- Toronto Star April 6, 2021 Metrolinx is holding its first virtual open house this week for Thornhill’s Royal Orchard community regarding the Yonge North Subway Extension. The preferred business case for the project released March 18 revealed a revised route that swings east, close to Royal Orchard Boulevard, before travelling northeast below homes through the neighbourhood until it connects
Metrolinx Public Meeting
Please join Metrolinx for the first virtual open house for the Royal Orchard community so that you can hear from project experts, ask questions, and share feedback as planning work continues. Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Time: 6:30 p. m. – 8: 00 p. m. Registration: Please visit MetrolinxEngage.com/ YongeSubwayExtensionLive *Alternatively, you can email YongeSubwayExt@ metrolinx. com or
Tunnel vision over Yonge subway extension threatens Markham neighbourhoods, critics charge
By Heidi Riedner- Markham Economist & Sun March 24, 2021 Expropriated homes and tunnelling under neighbourhoods are among concerns being raised about revised plans for the Yonge North Subway Extension released by Metrolinx March 18. The initial business case reins in the estimated $9.6-billion price tag by cutting the number of stations to four from six and having the route
Ontario looks to cut costs on Yonge North subway extension
By Ben Spurr- Toronto Star March 18, 2021 The Ontario government is seeking to contain the cost of the Yonge North subway extension by eliminating some proposed stations and building a portion of it above ground. The extension of the TTC’s Line 1 from Finch Station to Richmond Hill Centre is one of the Ontario PC government’s priority transit projects and