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As one of the busiest transit hubs in the Greater Toronto Area, the station is expected to experience a surge in passenger traffic in the coming years. This project is poised to play a crucial role in ensuring that the station can accommodate Toronto&#8217;s ongoing growth, urban development and expanded rail network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The progressive contract will see KMJV enter a two-year development phase, during which the team will work collaboratively with the TTC to develop a design, schedule, methodology and target price proposal for the construction of the project. Acceptance of this will lead to the delivery of the $1bn+ project which comprises of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new Line 2 passenger platform for eastbound service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanding Line 1 northbound and southbound passenger platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New accessible entrance south side of Bloor Street\u200b East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical and Electrical work including a multi-level electrical building and subway ventilation fans with associated housing; a combination of new provisions and refurbishment of existing facilities\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities relocation, highway and public realm works\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Gray, KMJV President, said; \u201cWe are incredibly proud to have been selected by the TTC to deliver this landmark project. The scope, logistical challenges, operational requirements and large number of stakeholders will allow us to showcase KMJV\u2019s capabilities, leveraging Kenaidan\u2019s local knowledge and relationships with Murphy\u2019s international major project experience. We look forward to redeveloping this critical transport hub for the benefit of all passengers in the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Percy, TTC CEO, said; \u201cThe TTC looks forward to working with KMJV to further the design of this incredibly important project. Expanding and improving Bloor-Yonge station is critical to ensuring that transit in Toronto can continue to serve the needs to the population for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omid Nakhaei, Principal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arup.com\/\">Arup<\/a>, said: \u201cThis project will significantly expand the capacity of one of the busiest transit hubs in Toronto improving the experience of many commuters and visitors alike. Bloor Yonge station is located directly below our Arup office in Toronto, making this project especially meaningful for our team.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KMJV alongside lead design partner, Arup, has been awarded the development phase of the $1bn+ Bloor Yonge Capacity Improvements Project The win will see the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV), in collaboration with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), deliver the development services phase of a major transformation of the Bloor-Yonge Subway Station which is in 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