The project involved constructing a new south side platform for the Yonge subway line, an improved center platform for the University subway line and concourse improvements at Union Station. This required the staging of all train traffic , staging pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow on Front Street and Bay Street. Work also included the rehabilitation of the existing concourse and platform including the construction of a new automatic entrance. The construction of a new platform included earthworks, pile foundations, concrete and structural steel demolition. Reconstruction, flooring, glazing installation of an art wall, miscellaneous security, communication equipment and associated conduit/wiring, lighting fixtures, signage power, HVAC and plumbing was also included in the scope.
This project also included the construction of two new fire ventilation shafts, removal and reinstatement of the moat heritage wall, demolition and reconstruction of all service room surfaces. Further, the removal / relocation of all utilities (gas water sewer hydro, communication cables) within the construction zone, construction of a new siphon sewer at the Front Street east moat and the rerouting/ lowering and reconstruction of the existing sanitary sewer, removal/ modifications of the Harbourfront LRT, as well as strengthening of the north tunnel wall are also included. The scope of work also included the revitalization of the Front Street.
Winner of the 2016 The Willis Chipman Award from the Consulting Engineers of Ontario.
Winner of Toronto Urban Design Award for Toronto Revitalization project.
Abbas was the Project Manager responsible for the overall delivery of the project and involved from inception to completion, including setting up the design and coordination of this multi discipline project team. Responsible for coordination and chairing of design and coordination meetings with stakeholders including; public and private utilities, Parks Canada (Heritage), Waterfront Toronto and Funding Partners.