Project|Rail, LRT and Transit Systems
Lakeshore East – Central Corridor Expansion
Torys acted as counsel to Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx as the public authorities for the Lakeshore East Central Corridor Expansion PPP project to build and finance upgrades in support of the planned expansion of GO Transit's rail service on the Lakeshore East line.
Photo courtesy of Metrolinx.
The project will feature
- two grade separations at Scarborough Golf Club Road and Morningside Avenue
- approximately 3.4 km of track and grading work from Galloway Road to Beechgrove Drive
- all supporting infrastructure including retaining walls along the central segment of the Lakeshore East Corridor
Further information on the project can be found on Infrastructure Ontario's website.
Torys acted as counsel with a team led by Dan Ford, Andy Gibbons and Marshall Rossiter.
Torys also acted on the following in connection with this project:
| Jurisdiction | Greater Toronto Area |
| Province/State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Nature of Engagement | Procurement, Project Finance, Public-Private Partnerships |
| Government Level | Provincial |
| Procurement Model | BF - Build Finance |
| Client | Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx |
| Client Role | Public Authority |