Expected Project Start Date: May 2008
Expected Project Completion Date: October 2008
I am pleased to announce that the City of Toronto will be replacing watermains and resurfacing Annette Street from Jane Street to Keele Street as part of the 2008 Transportation Capital Program.
The resurfacing of Annette Street was an important campaign commitment I made and I am pleased to see that Ward 13 is getting a share of the 2008 Capital Budget..
Design Details – Scope of work includes the replacement of watermain and lead water services, grinding and repaving of the surface asphalt, repair of the road base, curb and gutter and sidewalk replacement as required.
One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.
Temporary lane closures and parking restrictions adjacent to construction zones as required. Business access and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
The expected start date of construction is May 2008.
Next Steps
Complete project design and contract package. Issue a public tender call. A contract will be awarded to the firm with the lowest bid price meeting the City’s specifications.
Need more information? We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Monday to Friday Tom Dodds, P.Eng., (416) 394-2649
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Project Engineer
24 hours Works and Emergency Services (416) 397-7777
Comment Line
Email works_consultation@toronto.ca
Toronto Web Site for Traffic Restrictions www.toronto.ca/transportation/road_info/
Target70 = 70% waste diversion by 2010
The new Blue Bins are coming next to residents living west of Yonge St. and east of the Humber River in homes with curbside recycling/garbage collection. Based on the information brochure and bin order card you received shortly after February 8, 2008, please order the size of Blue Bin that best meets your needs.
The City is ready to receive your Blue Bin order as of February 8, 2008. You have until February 22, 2008 to place your order (bin delivery is done based on bin size ordered and will start late March through late May 2008).
More program information including dates/locations for Blue Bin displays, FAQs, sample copy of a bin order card, and the English version and multi-lingual copies of the information brochure is available on-line.
Here are your two bin order options:
Order Blue Bins on-line: (have your bin order card handy)
Automated Telephone Order Line: call 647-288-1088 (have your bin order card handy)
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Order Blue Bins on-line (have your bin order card handy)
First of Seven Major Toronto Library Renovations in 2008
On Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m. I will be on-hand for the reopening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch (620 Jane Street). Toronto Public Library will mark the occasion with a celebratory event open to all. The Jane/Dundas Branch is the first of seven library branches scheduled to reopen in 2008, after major renovations.
What: Grand opening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch
Where: Jane/Dundas Branch, 620 Jane Street
When: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 1 p.m.
Featuring: Ribbon cutting, family entertainment, music, prizes and refreshments
Jane/Dundas Branch Renovation & Library Service Enhancements:
New main entrance and a new full service elevator.
Nineteen computers featuring both high-speed Internet access and word processing. Wireless Internet access.
More than 11,000 new books, CDs, DVDs and magazines.
New express checkout.
Interior and exterior book drops for quick library material returns.
New comfortable reading areas for children, teens and adults.
New Teen Zone.
Fully equipped bookable meeting/program room that can accommodate 80 people and double as quiet study space.
Separate room for study.
Renovation Architect:
Teeple Architects Inc.
About 15 centimetres of snow is expected for Toronto.
With the large amount of snow falling on Ward 13 today, here is some information that can be useful for dealing with the downpour. I would also like remind residents to try and be patient and allow City crews to clear main roads before getting to side streets. Additionally, being good neighbours and assisting with snow shoveling, especially for senior residents, goes a long way for clear walkways and community spirit.
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What happens when it snows? An outline of the City snow clearing guidelines.
Road Services - Snow management and removal operations.
SNOW STORM HOTLINE: 338-7669 (338-SNOW)
1) For information on snow clearing currently underway in your local area
2) For up-to-date weather information
3) For information on levels of snow clearing service in the City of Toronto
4) For information on snow clearing services for seniors or the disabled
5) To speak to a customer service agent during business hours or during a severe snow emergency
