Case Studies

Eastgate Parkway

Located in the City of Mississauga, this Capital Works project involved the extension of Eastgate Parkway, a major arterial road, from Dixie Road to Eglinton Avenue including a storm outfall into Etobicoke Creek, relocation of watermains and crossings of major oil and gas pipelines.

Con-Drain was the general contractor for the project that was designed by Dillon, Consulting Engineers for the City of Mississauga. Subcontractors included C & M McNally, Toronto Zenith Contracting and Con-Strada Construction.

The road construction, which was completed by Con-Strada, included 1.5 kilometres of 4 lane, divided carriageway arterial road. Con-Drain installed 1.8 kilometres of 1800 mm to 3000 mm diameter storm sewer of which one kilometre was tunnelled through shale bedrock by C & M McNally.

The project extended over two construction seasons and was completed in 1994 within the stipulated 200 working days.

The project value was $6.7 million. Further information can be obtained from Mr. J. Patushka, P. Eng. of the City of Mississauga (905) 896-5000.