Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) announced that Crosslinx Transit Solutions has signed a contract to complete the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project until 2021. Using the Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) delivery model, Crosslinx will design, construct and finance the integrated transit system and will maintain the LRT system for 30 years, including lifecycle repair and renewal of building and system components.
The contract between Crosslinx, Metrolinx and IO is valued at approximately $C 9.1 billion (USD 6.9 billion), which reflects payments during construction, a substantial completion payment and the monthly service payments during the concession period.
Though most construction work will be completed by early 2021, commissioning and training for the service will be carried out through to 2021 to meet the in-service date for the LRT.
The Crosstown is a light rail transit line that will run across Eglinton Avenue between Mount Dennis (Weston Road) and Kennedy Station. The 19-km corridor will include a 10-km underground portion between Keele Street and Laird Drive. The 25 stations and stops will link to bus routes, three subway stations and various GO Transit lines. It will include a maintenance and storage facility and operations and control centre.
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