Cost of York U subway going up again


According to the Toronto Sun, the much anticipated subway extension to York University is--surprise!--going to cost more than expected.

Design work on the station is going to cost $3.2 million more than previously expected, which is on top of a $3.7 million surge to the design contract approved in June. Just the design work is expected to cost upwards of $18 million.

According to a report, the extra costs are due to needing to solicit two alternative designs from consultants. The York University station is estimated to cost $124 million.

The report also highlights a few other projects that will cost more than expected, including improvements to the Queensway Bus Garage, which will need an additional $1.8 million, and a $65 million Wilson Carhouse expansion project, which will need an additional $4.5 million.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in News Flash

What's open and closed Remembrance Day in Toronto 2016

Vote for your favourite photo of Nuit Blanche 2016

What's open and closed Thanksgiving Monday in Toronto 2016

What's open and closed on Labour Day 2016 in Toronto

Do you want to create video for blogTO?

What's open and closed on Simcoe Day 2016 in Toronto

What's open and closed on Canada Day 2016 in Toronto

What's open and closed Easter Monday 2016 in Toronto