"Santa" is with us this week to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from the Construction Site!
Enjoy some construction footage from last year set to story time homage to Construction Site On Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Illustrated by Ag Ford. Thank you for another great year of From the Beehive! In 2025, St. Thomas will experience big changes as the highly anticipated construction of the PowerCo facility begins. Stay tuned for local updates and community interest stories as St. Thomas launches into an exciting new chapter!
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🚧 St. Thomas Megasite Update: Road Tour with Mike 🚦
Take a drive with Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development as he’s joined by Mike Brix to explore the latest road and servicing progress at the St. Thomas Megasite! 🛣️ What You’ll See in This Video: ✅ Freshly Paved Roads: A tour of the newly constructed Electric Avenue and South Edgeware Road. ✅ Roundabouts Galore: Discover the intersections connecting key parts of the Megasite, including access to PowerCo’s development site. ✅ Underground Infrastructure: Learn about the storm sewers, sanitary systems, and water mains beneath the surface. ✅ Bat Conservation: Drive past the woodlot with over 50 bat boxes installed for local wildlife. 🦇 ✅ PowerCo’s Site Progress: Check out entrances, parking lots, and road connections for the upcoming battery plant. ✅ Hydro One Substation: Get an update on this critical power infrastructure under construction. ⚡ With light-hearted moments, fun facts, and progress updates, this video gives you an on-the-ground look at the fantastic work happening at the St. Thomas Megasite. Shout-out to Bluecon Construction for their outstanding work on the roads and servicing projects! 💬 Got a favourite new road name? Comment below and let us know! 🌟 St. Thomas Megasite Update: Progress, Rail Yards, and Workforce Development 🌟
Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development and Harrie from AMICO for a behind-the-scenes update on the latest developments at the St. Thomas Megasite! 🚧 In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 Wrapping up a few projects, including the VW plant grading and rail spur work. 🔹 Exciting updates on Battery Boulevard, the Hydro One corridor, and the shunting yard. 🔹 Insights into rail yard construction, including unique design features and progress timelines. 🔹 Upcoming milestones for the rail bridge, including the arrival of structural steel in April 2025. 🔹 Harrie's passion for mentoring young staff and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. 🚧 St. Thomas Megasite Update: Road Closures, Progress, and New Artwork! 🚧
Join Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development as he catches up with Pat Anckaert from the City of St. Thomas Industrial Development Team for an exciting update from the intersection of Highbury and Ron McNeil. ✨ In this video, we dive into: Progress on the Highbury Roundabout Project 🚦 - Construction updates, including paving, curbs, and the foundation for the “Fading Memories” artwork 🎨 - Details on the largest road widening project in St. Thomas history, including property acquisition, utility relocations, and multi-jurisdiction collaboration with the MTO. 🏗️ - A sneak peek at what’s next, including upcoming milestones. 🚗 - Key Highlights: 📅 -Roundabout Opening Date: December 13 (weather pending!) - Artwork Installation: “Fading Memories” to be installed next week Thank you to our commuters for your patience and support as we near the finish line of this monumental project! 🙏 ❄️ Today's snowfall hasn't impacted the work onsite; the last bit of asphalt was placed this morning! (2024/12/05) |
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