DonValleyRainbow
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Think it's fair to question this lengthy rebuilt of an obsolete piece of infrastructure that was pretty utilitarian in the first place. Something new could be have been built in possibly less time with less construction headache for commuters with the lasting legacy of a modern structure that allow for smoother boarding and off boarding. Oh yeah, wide enough to cover all tracks too.
Sure as shit wasn't a 'golden age' for the structures that held them. What a gloomy, awful reminder of the past.
This is my beef with the bush shed. The structure and its lighting at night is something to behold. But during the day it is dark and gloomy, and despite the heritage character, that is not appropriate for a modern public space. It is also not appropriate if it is introducing additional cost and delay to a significant improvement of the space: electrification, which would reduce noise, vibration, and emissions. These benefits extend to nearby buildings, including CIBC Square (see, I'm on topic!).
We have already introduced an alternative roof in the centre of the shed which provides the additional light and adequate space for electrification. While we could explore some preservation (e.g. the wall segments on the south platforms), the rest should be razed and the middle shed expanded at both ends.