This site was last updated October 8, 2010
Update – October 2010
The Sheppard East Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Storage Facility has been approved by the Ontario Minister of the Environment. Please review the Statement of Completion -TTC (PDF), Statement of Completion City of Toronto (PDF) , and the Ontario Minister of the Environment Notice to Proceed (PDF).
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Background
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is planning to construct a Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Maintenance and Storage Facility at 8304 Sheppard Avenue East at Conlins Road. The project is needed to provide service and storage facilities for new Light Rail Vehicles for Transit City, including the Sheppard Avenue East Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which will significantly enhance transit service for the community.
Notice of Study Completion
Please review the Notice of Study Completion of the Environmental Project Report for the Transit Project Assessment Process – to be published July 8 and 9, 2010. Notice of Completion (PDF).
Environmental Project Report - July 2010
Please review the Environmental Project Report:
- Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Appendix A-1, A-2, A-3
- Appendix B, C, D
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Part I, Part 2
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessment - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
- Stage I Archaeological Assessment
- Stage 2 Property Assessment
- Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment Memorandum
- Air Quality Assessment
- Noise and Vibration Assessment
- Natural Heritage Impact Study
- Arborist Report
- Preliminary SWM Report - Part 1, Part 2
- Geotechnical Design Report - A, B, C, D
- Toronto Zoo Viewshed Analysis - Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Public Consultation
An Open House for the Transit Project Assessment was held on April 7, 2010. Please see the Notice of Commencement (PDF)
Official Plan Amendment
An additional consultation was held on April 13, 2010 for the Official Plan and Zoning by-law Amendment.
Please see the Public Notice from City Planning (PDF)
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Study Process
The potential environmental effects of the LRV Maintenance and Storage Facility will be assessed in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings (2008).
Contact Us
Public consultation is an important part of this study. If you would like to provide comments or obtain more information, please contact:
Lito Romano
TTC Community Liaison Officer
Transit City Department
5160 Yonge Street, 13th Floor
Toronto, ON M2N 6L9
Tel: 416-397-8699
Fax: 416-338-0279
E-mail: lito.romano@ttc.ca
TTY: 416-397-0831
