Inside the big top near Finch Avenue West and Jane Street, there’s a lot of action happening.

Of course, we’re talking about the enormous tent that’s been built at the site of the Finch West LRT maintenance and storage facility (MSF). The tent was installed temporarily to protect the site during the cooler months, allowing workers to pour and cure concrete, from the elements. Located at 50 York Gate Boulevard, the construction site for the MSF is alive with activity.

A maintenance and storage facility is one component of the overall Finch West LRT project. It will be used to store the light rail vehicles (LRVs) and provide space for service, repairs and inspection.

Maintenance and storage facility at a glance

• Located at 50 York Gate Boulevard, on the north west side of Finch Avenue West, west of Jane Street
• A 10,000 sq. metre facility with capacity for 26 LRVs
• Includes a main shop, car wash facility, material storage building, administration office and 122 parking spots
• Tracks running in both directions for LRV access (eastbound and westbound)
• Being designed and constructed to meet LEED Silver Certification and will have a green roof

Want to learn more or get involved with this project?

Anyone that’s interested in this important transit project is encouraged to join the upcoming Finch West LRT virtual open house that will be running completely online from May 13- 20.  Participants will be able to ask questions, and watch new informational video and presentation. To take part, click here.

To keep up with the latest construction updates and other important information about the Finch West LRT, community members can sign up Metrolinx’s Toronto West online newsletter by clicking here.