Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a CAD 25.7 million (USD 17.7 million) contract to make Old Mill station on Line 2 accessible, with the construction of two new elevators at the station. Once construction is complete at the station, all 70 TTC stations will be accessible.
The contract was awarded to Maystar General Contractors Inc., with construction scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. In addition to the elevators, work will also include improved signage throughout the station, repairing finishes and installing tactile attention tiles, and installing CCTV security cameras along the accessible pathway.
“We’re committed to making transit accessible for all Torontonians, and this is good news for residents who use Old Mill station regularly. Improving accessibility ensures that people across the city are able to reliably travel to school, work, home, and access essential services, regardless of ability,” the Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, said.
“The TTC is working hard to make its vehicles, facilities and services accessible for everyone, and this contract award is a big step in that direction. We continue to work towards accessibility at all our stations, and once Old Mill Station is complete, every station will be barrier-free,” TTC Chairman, Jamaal Myers, said.
The TTC’s Easier Access Programme will make all metro stations accessible and is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF).
The construction is currently underway at 12 stations, with High Park, Rosedale, Greenwood, Christie, Summerhill, and Warden stations expected to be completed this year. With the exception of Old Mill station, all other stations are scheduled to be completed by 2026. A completion schedule for Old Mill station will be reported to the Board at a later date.
The total investment in accessibility projects implemented by Toronto Transit Commission has a total approved investment of CAD 1.73 billion (AUD 1.2 billion).
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