Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development as he gives an exciting update from the St. Thomas Megasite.
In this video, Mike and Rob from Hayman Construction, a family-owned company from London, delve into the details of the ongoing expansion project near the existing water storage station. Rob explains the significant work being done to install a booster pumping station that will serve St. Thomas, London, Aylmer, and surrounding communities. This project is crucial for future businesses of Yarmouth Yards and involves extensive excavation, shoring, and installation of reinforced concrete structures. Learn about the complex construction processes, including installing caissons, grade beams, and tiebacks designed to ensure safety and structural integrity. Get an inside look at the detailed planning and hard work behind this critical infrastructure project.
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Welcome back to another update from St. Thomas City Hall! Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development as he dives into the fascinating rail heritage of St. Thomas with Councillor Steve Peters.
In this episode, we explore the historical transportation connections that shaped our city, starting with Colonel Talbot's creation of the Talbot Road in 1809. Learn about the pivotal role of the railways, beginning with the arrival of the London and Port Stanley Railway in 1856 and how the railway boom in the 1870s transformed St. Thomas into a bustling economic hub. Councillor Peters shares intriguing insights into why major rail lines chose St. Thomas as their divisional headquarters and the impact this had on our local economy and population growth. Discover how the advent of diesel engines in the 1940s marked the decline of the railway era and the subsequent challenges faced by city economic developers. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our future videos! Key Topics: Early Transportation and Talbot Road Arrival of the First Railway Railway Boom and Population Growth in the 1870s Economic Impact of the Railways Decline of the Railway Era in the 1940s Why Major Rail Lines Chose St. Thomas Notable Figures Passing Through St. Thomas Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and any questions you have about St. Thomas's rail heritage. See you in the next update! We've got another exciting update From the Beehive today!
Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is joined by Nathan Bokma from the Industrial Development team to share an exciting progress report from the South Edgeware extension. In this video, we dive into the latest developments: 🔧 Booster Station Project: Groundbreaking commenced a few months ago, and the rig on-site is currently boring into the ground to install a safe trench for contractors to lay the foundations and connect large-diameter pipes to the Elgin Middlesex pumping station reservoir. 🚧 South Edgeware Extension: The road network is taking shape! Contractors at Blue Con are on schedule to install sanitary and storm sewers and build the road. The current gravel road will eventually be paved, complete with curbs and multi-use paths (MUPs) for enhanced connectivity. Don't miss Nathan's insights on the project’s progress and what’s next for the site. Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development and Pat Anckaert from the City of St. Thomas Industrial Development Team on-site to learn more about the Highbury Ave Widening Project's current status.
Highlights from today's update: Sanitary Trunk Main: Connecting to the Harper Road pump station to manage flows from Yarmouth Yards to the pollution control plant on Sunset. Water Main Installation: A 750mm diameter main, one of the largest in the city, feeding Central Elgin and Southwold. Highbury Progress: Widening to the east with curb installation coming soon. - Granular A, asphalt, and line markings to follow. - Traffic flip to the east side of Highbury is anticipated by the end of July. - Ongoing works at Ron McNeil and Highbury roundabout, Centennial, and Highway 3. 🛣️ Looking ahead: December 2024: Expected completion of the base coat asphalt on Highbury. Spring 2025: Final surface coat, line markings, hydroseeding, and signage. Ohhh, we're halfway there (at least on the grading!)
In today's episode, Mike is back on site with Harrie from AMICO to check in on the Megasite's progress as "construction season" is in full swing in Yarmouth Yards. Key Highlights from today's update: Grading: - Phase one and two complete - Currently, 45-50% through phase three - Active grading, granular installation, and stockpiling activities Rail Bridge Project: - Foundation piling and pre-grading underway - Structural crew set to begin forming the bridge after Canada Day - Detailed overview of the connection layout to the park Putting a name to the new industrial area was a task undertaken with care --the intention to celebrate the connection of the history of the land to the future needs of a growing community - something this land had done for generations, provide for the future.
Yarmouth Yards ties together the land's regional significance and the rich history of St. Thomas as the Railway City. Today, Mike is joined in the St. Thomas City Council Chambers by City Councillor Steve Peters. Steve is a former Mayor of St. Thomas and MPP for London Middlesex Elgin, and a local historian with a wealth of knowledge about our area. We are excited to welcome Steve back in future episodes to speak more about our local history and how industry, from railroads to automotive manufacturing, has shaped the formation of our City. *Note the CALIPSO Festival in Port Stanley stands for Come And Live In Port Stanley, Ontario, and runs August 2-5, 2024, in Port Stanley. So, while it may not be connected to the arrival of settlers on the Calypso, it is a fun coincidence. Driving past the Industrial Areas of St. Thomas, it's sometimes difficult to know what happens behind the scenes and how the manufacturers based here impact the wider supply chain and our local economy.
At St. Thomas Economic Development, we often have the privilege of visiting these workplaces to learn more about our local industries. In today's episode, Mike is bringing us all along to learn more about a company that has been part of the St. Thomas industrial landscape for more than 60 years. So come along for the journey to learn with Mike about Gorman-Rupp Pumps Canada and its high-performance, high-quality pumps and pumping systems, which are required for lasting service in the municipal, water, wastewater, sewage, industrial, construction, petroleum, fire, and OEM markets. Gorman-Rupp's extensive line of pump products includes self-priming centrifugal pumps, standard centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, trash pumps, priming-assisted pumps, and rotary gear pumps. In addition, Gorman-Rupp Pumps Canada manufactures a complete line of state-of-the-art packaged lift stations and booster stations that include pumps, motors, controls, piping, accessories and enclosures. Learn more about Gorman-Rupp Pumps Canada Mike is onsite in today's episode investigating a new sound! It's a pile driver! What does it do, and why is it important? Tune in to learn more about the process of prepping for the new rail over-traffic bridge in Yarmouth Yards. Now that the ground has warmed up, there is a lot going on at the Mega Site. While rain has caused a slight change in our filming schedule, we still have some amazing updates for you today! The big news for commuters through the Highbury corridor is that things are moving along with three key updates - The Patrick Hat Trick - to share. Thanks for tuning in, join us next week for another little update from the megasite! In summary:
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Driving past the Industrial Areas of St. Thomas, it's sometimes difficult to know what happens behind the scenes and how the manufacturers based here impact the wider supply chain and our local economy. At St. Thomas Economic Development, we often have the privilege of visiting these workplaces to learn more about our local industries. In today's episode, Mike is bringing us all along to learn more about Element5, the scope of work they conduct, and the growth of the mass timber industry as Ontario expands to permit 18-storey structures built from the material. Locally, you can check out some of Element5's work at the Port Stanley Fire Hall and The St. Thomas Daycare across from the Westlake Evans Civic Square. Is there a local business that you want to have a better idea of what they do? Let us know, and maybe we can take you along with us! |
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