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Welcome back to another interesting update from the St. Thomas Megasite! 🏗️
In this week's update, Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development takes us on-site to the rail bridge construction area. Paul, a foreman from AMICO, dives into the details of this significant infrastructure project. Paul shares insights into the current phase of the bridge construction, including: - Pouring of the footing for the center pier of the rail bridge crossing HWY 3. - Using up to 35m stainless steel rebar for enhanced durability. - Installation of 80-foot deep pilings to support the bridge structure. - The impressive volume of concrete required for the pours, with the north footing taking 92 meters and the current pour needing 60 meters. Paul also explains the next steps, including the construction of a pier and a pier cap and the placement of the steel train bridge on top. Stay tuned for more updates as the rail bridge continues to take shape! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay informed about all the latest developments from the St. Thomas MegaSite. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in the next update!
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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. 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. |
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