Portland Slip Water’s Edge: Construction Update
The City of Toronto’s construction crews are continuing to reinforce and repair the dockwall at the Portland Slip next to the Canada Malting Silos. This work, which began in late November, is part of a large Waterfront Toronto and city project to create a new vibrant promenade at the water’s edge and a safe way to access
Ireland Park.
Crews are currently driving sheet steel pilings to provide structural support for the dockwall. This work requires crews to take columns of wood, steel or concrete and drive them into the ground along the length of the dockwall. Crews are expected to complete sheet steel pilings by the end of the month and will then begin steel framing and supports for the new dockwall and promenade.
Once the city’s repairs are complete, Waterfront Toronto will begin construction on a first phase of water’s edge promenade along the slip. The promenade, like the one opened last summer between Canada’s Sugar Beach and Sherbourne Common, will feature granite pavers with a two-toned red and grey maple leaf mosaic pattern. A double row of native maple trees will line the promenade offering shade and wind protection.
The city expects to complete dockwall repairs this summer and the revitalized promenade is scheduled to open in spring 2012.
Courtesy of Waterfront Toronto
