Green Wall Construction Continues at the E.T. Seton Park

October 4, 2018

What Work is Taking Place?

As part of the continued construction of the future Sunnybrook Park Stop, crews will continue construction of a green wall (retaining wall) at the E.T. Seton Park along the south side of Eglinton Avenue East at Leslie Street intersection as part of the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

Work begun in August 2018 and will continue until December 2018. Access to the E.T. Seton Park from Eglinton Avenue East will be temporarily closed and the staircase removed while this work takes place. Access will remain closed until spring 2020.

A green wall is a wall partially or completely covered with greenery that includes a growing medium, such as soil or a substrate. A green wall is comprised of plants grown in supported vertical systems that are generally attached to an internal or external wall.

Hours of Work

Beginning as early as October 9, 2018 until December 15, 2018.
This work will be conducted on a 24-hour basis, Monday through Friday.
Some weekend work may be required.
The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.

What to Expect

Access to the E.T. Seton Park from south side of Eglinton Avenue East will be temporarily closed.
Alternate access to E.T. Seton Park via Leslie Street, north of Eglinton Ave East through the pathways.

Pedestrian Impacts

All current opened and closed sidewalks will remain in effect.
Please watch for construction and public notice signage.
As always, please take care when travelling near work sites.

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