More soil testing as work progresses on GO train east extension in Ontario

More soil testing as work progresses on GO train east extension in Ontario

Baby steps, but progress is being made on the extension of GO train service into Bowmanville with soil sampling being done this summer at the Farewell Street bridge in Oshawa. XS Soil Solutions Inc. and subcontractor Strata Drilling Group will be at the bridge between July 16 and Aug. 7 for the geotechnical investigation, which Metrolink calls “critical” in informing the design and construction planning of future infrastructure upgrades. Work is…

Another small step for Bowmanville GO Train extension - Durham Post

Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, is moving ahead with preparations for the future Bowmanville Extension, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service through Central Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville. As part of the project, Metrolinx said from July 16 to August 7, contractors XS Soil Solutions Inc. and their subcontractor Strata Drilling Group will be conducting soil characterization sampling at the Farewell Street Pedestrian Bridge.…