28 NOVEMBER 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Breaking Ground on a Second Tunnel Launch Adapted from Information by the Government of Ontario As part of the Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Ontario government in Canada, is committing nearly $70 billion over the next ten years to enhance public transit infrastructure. This initiative includes the ambitious Ontario Line, the Scarborough, the Eglinton Crosstown West, and the Yonge North - collectively representing the largest subway extension in Canadian history. Recently, work commenced on a second tunnel launch shaft near the future location of Gerrard Station on the Ontario Line. This achievement signifies a step forward in the province’s effort to bolster Ontario’s economy by creating jobs, reducing commute times in the Greater Toronto area, and making public transit accessible to residents. “The federal government is making historic investments to expand public transit infrastructure in communities across Canada,” said the Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth. “With construction continuing on the Ontario Line, we are a step closer to delivering affordable public transit to thousands and building a more connected Toronto.” From this launch shaft, tunnel boring machines will excavate approximately two miles of twin tunnels beneath Pape Avenue. Eventually, this shaft will function as the tunnel portal, facilitating the transition of Ontario Line trains from surface tracks to underground routes. Gerrard Station will provide nearly 12,000 people with easy access to the Ontario Line, with an estimated 3000 passengers projected to use the station during peak rush hour. Stretching nearly nine miles, the Ontario Line will feature 15 stations, linking the downtown area to the Eglinton Crosstown at Don Mills Road. During busy times, such as morning rush hour, it is expected to alleviate congestion by up to 15% on the most crowded segments. The construction phase will support approximately 4700 jobs annually. Upon completion, the Ontario Line will offer efficient subway service to Riverdale and other neighborhoods in the east end for the very first time. Travel from Exhibition Place to the Eglinton Crosstown will take 30 minutes or less, a significant improvement from the current journey time of one hour and ten minutes. Additionally, the Ontario Line will provide over 40 connections to existing subways, buses, streetcars, and regional rail services, enhancing transit accessibility for nearly 230,000 more individuals. An artistic rendering of the future tunnel portal and Gerrard Station for the Ontario Line subway. CONST See us at Booth 1914 Groundwater Week 2025 in New Orleans Why did Beethoven get rid of his chickens? All they ever said was, “Bach, Bach, Bach!”
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