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Request for Exemption to

Noise By-Law No. 71-89 of

the Former Borough of East York

for Bridge Rehabilitation Work



The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 9, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development Services, East York:



Purpose:



This report is to the April 1, 1998 meeting of the East York Community Council and responds to a request by the Toronto Transportation Department for an exemption from our Noise By-law No. 71-89 of the former Borough of East York for bridge rehabilitation work on the Don Valley Parkway.



Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:



Not applicable.



Recommendations:



That the request for an exemption from noise By-law No. 71-89, as requested by the Toronto Transportation Department, be granted to facilitate rehabilitation work on the bridge along the Don Valley Parkway across the Bloor Street ramp through the nighttime and on weekends.



Council Reference/Background/History:



The Toronto Transportation Department is requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law No. 71-89 of the former Borough of East York to facilitate rehabilitation work on the bridge along the Don Valley Parkway over the Bloor Street ramp.



Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:



The project is scheduled to begin soon after April 15, 1998, and to be completed by the end of September, 1998. Noisy operations such as concrete breaking and pile driving will be restricted to hours between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm.



Staff estimate that the noise generated will periodically exceed acceptable levels, and will be clearly audible at the nearest residences along Broadview Avenue, about 800 metres away.



The Don Valley Parkway will have to be closed to accommodate this project, to install traffic control barriers and signage associated with each stage. These closures can only be accommodated during nights and on weekends in order to minimize the inconvenience to residents and businesses. Also, the contractor will be given a tight schedule so that the project is completed in the shortest possible time. Consequently this type of work is always carried out through the night and on weekends.





Conclusions:



Granting the exemption for rehabilitation work on the bridge along the Don Valley Parkway over the Bloor Street ramp, to be carried out through nighttimes and on weekends, is not expected to cause an unbearable inconvenience to neighbouring residents.



Contact Name:



Kim Choo-Ying

Environmental Engineer

East York Office

Telephone No.: (416) 778-2218

Fax No.: (416) 466-9877



The East York Community Council submits the following report (March 5, 1998) from the Project Manager - Structures, City of Toronto Transportation Department:



In recent years the Transportation Department has rehabilitated various bridges located along the Don Valley Parkway. This year the bridge carrying northbound and southbound Don Valley traffic over the Bloor Street ramps will be rehabilitated. As in past years the construction will be done in 3 stages so that a minimum of two (2) lanes of traffic in both directions is maintained.



To install the traffic control barriers and signage associated with each stage, the Don Valley Parkway has to be closed. To minimize the inconvenience to the residents and businesses within Toronto, these Don Valley Parkway closures can only be accommodated during nights and weekends. Also, the contractor is given a tight schedule in order that the work is completed in the shortest possible time. As a result, night and weekend work is often done.



We are requesting an exemption to the East York community noise by-law in order that construction could be carried out through the night and on weekends as required. Noisy operations such as concrete breaking and pile driving would be restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. whenever possible to minimize the inconvenience to nearby residents.



Work on the project is scheduled to start shortly after contract award on April 15; completion is scheduled by the end of September 1998.



Should you require any additional information please contact me at 392-8321. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.





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Don Valley Parkway Closures



 

   
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