CIBC SQUARE is a prominent Toronto office tower connecting the Waterfront and Financial District. The impressive structure spans two city blocks and features two pedestrian bridges manufactured by Walters Group. The North Bay Pedestrian Bridge spans the Bay Street right-of-way adjacent to 141 Bay Street, linking the site to Union Station.
The Yonge Street Pedestrian Bridge is an enclosed corridor over Yonge Street, linking the site to the condominium building located at 1 The Esplanade. These pedestrian bridges offer a convenient path between the tower and nearby buildings and provide the public with spectacular views of the bustling streets below.
CIBC SQUARE and its pedestrian bridges represent the city’s commitment to innovation, connectivity, and the seamless integration of modern design into the urban landscape.
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Walters supplied and installed 650 tons of structural steel for two Pedestrian Bridges.
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Transporting and installing the bridge girder was challenging due to its length and weight, especially in a tight urban setting where transporting a fully assembled bridge could pose difficulties.
The 220-ton bridge girder shipped in a single piece by barge from Pier 14 in Hamilton to Queens Quay, Toronto. An engineered ramp was constructed at Queens Quay to offload and transport the girder onto 141 Bay Street. Pinnacle Logistics and Western Mechanical Electrical Millwright Services Ltd., a heavy transport company, handled the transportation logistics, and the entire trip took six days.
The transportation plan was planned and coordinated between various stakeholders, including Hines (owner), EllisDon (client), Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), City of Toronto – Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Port of Toronto (PortsToronto), City of Hamilton, and Canadian National Railway (CN). WSP conducted a year-long analysis to review and approve the plan involving final movements over a TTC tunnel.
