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February 7, 2012 Construction of the $40Million Fairway Road Extension for the Region of Waterloo is progressingrapidly. The contract includes 2.6 kilometres of new road and municipalservices, two roundabouts, a 15 m bridge crossing for Randall Creek, and twin,multi-span 247 m long post-tensioned concrete segmental bridges over the GrandRiver. The substructure for the twin bridges is complete and construction ofthe first segmental main span is now progressing over the Grand River.
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January 3, 2012 The MacNab Transit Terminal project was recently selected for an Award of Merit in Healthy Communities at the 2011 Hamilton Urban Design & Architecture Awards (HUDAA). McCormick Rankin Corporation (MRC), a member of MMM Group, was the project’s prime consultant and received recognition for the award along with MMM Group, the City of Hamilton, Du Toit Architects, and Sona Construction. The MacNab Transit Terminal is part of a program the City adopted to revitalize the core area of Hamilton, which includes placing a greater emphasis and priority on pedestrian and cyclist amenities, and the attractiveness of public transportation. In support of this initiative, the City implemented a strategy to improve the downtown core environment and the transit system by consolidating Hamilton’s previously fractured bus terminal operations at an expanded downtown transportation terminal. After developing a detailed functional planning analysis for the MacNab Transit Terminal, MRC was retained by the City of Hamilton to carry out the detailed design, contract document preparation / tendering process, and construction administration. As the prime consultant, MRC led a multi-disciplinary team throughout the design and construction process, assuming responsibility for the overall project management and administration of the assignment. MMM Group provided structural design for the bus terminal building, a canopy along two platforms,and the reinforcement of the existing tunnel roof slab supporting the building, and the traffic signal design in the detailed phase of the study. Located between King Street West and Main Street West in Hamilton, the MacNab Transit Terminal is an important upgrade to the City’s public transportation network, and a valuable new public urban space in Hamilton. In selecting the project for its award, the HUDAA jury, consisting of expert architects and urban planners from Hamilton and Toronto, commented: “this project sets a higher standard for the design of bus terminal environments within the public realm that has too often in the past been designed purely to suit functional needs…the design of this terminal rewards the transit rider with well-functioning and a visually pleasing high quality environment. This investment in transit is focused on promoting healthy communities to increase transit usage and foster inclusive mobility and as a result we have awarded its merits.” Held annually since 2005, the Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in the design of the City’s urban environment.
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December 8, 2011 The Howard Avenue CPR Grade Separationin Windsor, Ontario has been recognized with an Award of Distinction by the Windsor Construction Association through their 2011 Awards of Excellence Program. As a City of Windsor designated “Civic Way’, aesthetics were an important consideration for this project and a coloured random leaf pattern motif was incorporated into the retaining walls on the project. The grade separation includes two bridges (rail over road and an adjacent CPR security vehicle bridge), building demolition, new storm sewer and sanitary systems, new watermain alignment, intersection reconstruction (including traffic signals), construction of a two-level stormwater management facility, a pumping station, landscaping, road detours and rail diversions. The mainline track bridge is a two-span through plate-girder bridge with a steel ballasted deck.
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December 8, 2011 The East Hamilton Waterfront Link Pedestrian Bridge has received the2011 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year Award inStructures Greater Than $ 10 Million Category. MRC was retained by the City of Hamilton to undertake the design andcontract administration for a new signature pedestrian bridge to complete thefinal link of a continuous trail system that connects the Bruce Trail to theLake Ontario Waterfront Trail. The multi-use pedestrian bridge is a newlandmark for the City of Hamilton in a prominent location at the mouth of theRed Hill Valley Creek. At 220 metres long, it spans a restored, natural wetlandand the 12-lane QEW. The new crossing enhances the connectivity of Hamilton’srecreational trail system, providing pedestrians, cyclists and in-line skater’ssafer, barrier-free access and direct connection from the valley to the LakeOntario waterfront and linking hundreds of kilometres of trail in SouthernOntario. The bridge makes a valuable contribution to Hamilton’s public realm,representing a true integration of structure, architecture and landscape comingtogether to provide a strong sense of place and civic pride. The signature spanwith its “fireweed red” hue and dramatic night-time lighting is viewed bythousands of people daily. MRC’s innovative design forthis signature pedestrian bridge was developed after extensive wind tunneltesting. The site constraints and the unique appearance and configuration ofthe structure required solutions to a number of design and constructionchallenges: · Minimizingenvironmental impacts on the creek and wetland; · Minimizingimpact to an existing landfill site and leachate collector system; · Minimizingimpacts to QEW traffic; · Ensuringfeasibility of superstructure erection; · Ensuringthe pedestrian and wind-induced vibrations are within comfortable ranges; · Thestructure configuration and geometry added significant complexity to theanalysis and design.
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March 6, 2011
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New Viva Station Opened at Warden Avenue, March 6, 2011
Courtesy: York Region Rapid Transit Corporation |
| As Owner’s Engineer, MRC is providing services to the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation in three key areas: strategic management and business planning support, contract management and technical services, and procurement/cost confidence services. This includes contract management, technical review and project oversight for all planning, preliminary design and design-build work being completed by YRRTC’s private sector partner in the delivery of over $700 Million in rapid transit infrastructure by 2015. These projects are part of Metrolinx’s $1.4 billion commitment to improving transit in York Region through the Regional Transportation Plan, “The Big Move”.
Artist Rendering of Viva Rapidway on Highway 7
Courtesy: York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
| Construction of the first section of dedicated rapid transit facilities for Viva, York Region’s rapid transit system, was recently completed and opened for operation on March 6, 2011. Along with dedicated “rapidways” along Enterprise Boulevard between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road in the Town of Markham, a new station at Warden Avenue provides enhanced passenger comfort and modern design through 27m long glass and steel canopies on each platform with a fully enclosed and heated waiting area, off-board ticketing, a designated fare paid zone, real time information on next bus arrivals, and accessibility features including a textured surface near platform edge and level boarding from the platform to the bus.
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January 24, 2011
A $9 million rehabilitation program is approximately midway to completion on this 11 span historic concrete arch bridge. Final completion is slated for the end of 2011. The bridge will be completely refaced with the ornate balustrades and light poles replicated including the terra cotta inlay panels.
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January, 2011
In December 2010, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) awarded MMM Group the innovative Green Guide for Roads project. The MMM Group team of specialists includes staff from MRC, Ecoplans, Enermodal, and other experts – like the Director of Greenroads Foundation.
The goal of this project is to develop a self-evaluation and decision-making tool to guide professionals in incorporating sustainability practices into decisions for all aspects of the roadway lifecycle. The Green Guide for Roads will incorporate many ‘green’ / sustainable initiatives including: ‘green’ procurement, low impact development, ‘green’ infrastructure, and sustainable transportation, communities and infrastructure.
This project comes at a time when agencies across Canada are embracing “smart growth” principles in increasing numbers and as industries are equipping themselves with the tools to sustainably adapt and grow under the pressures of things like population growth and climate change. A perfect example of this is the LEED® (Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design) green building standard. What LEED® did for buildings, the Green Guide for Roads may someday do for roads and highways.
By incorporating sustainability principles into planning and design, the Green Guide for Roads will help create a transportation system that brings people and goods together while contributing to the growth and prosperity of Canada for generations to come.
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January, 2011
The Grand Opening Celebration of the Canada Border Services Facilities in January, 2011 marks a key milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission’s Queenston Plaza at the International Queenston-Lewiston Border Crossing.
MRC is providing detailed design, contract document preparation, contract administration, construction management and project management for the Civil component of the complete redevelopment of the 16 Hectare Queenston Border Crossing Plaza.
This project is part of the second phase of improvements to the Canadian Plaza at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge currently underway. Phase Two also includes the construction of 10 passenger vehicle primary inspection booths, a separate bus processing lane and associated works. Once completed, Phase Two improvements will result in faster processing times for travelers, strengthening trade and tourism between Canada and the United States.
The total cost of Phase Two is estimated at $76.5 million, with the Government of Canada contributing up to $62 million through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund (Building Canada Plan), which has been accelerated through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission is contributing the remainder.
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May 18, 2011
As part of the new southwest transitway for the City of Ottawa, a new $24 million, 285 metre long tunnel is now under construction, adjacent to the new ACCE building for Algonquin College. The tunnel will accommodate two OC Transpo bus lanes and two light rail transit lines as well as pedestrian loading platforms. Construction is to be complete by June 2011.
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May, 2011
Under a standing offer agreement with Parks Canada, MRC is completing various restoration projects to stone masonry walls, retaining walls, windows and, doors throughout the Fort Complex. Projects are ongoing through 2010 and 2011.
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