Major Construction Underway on Scarborough Subway Extension Station at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road
SCARBOROUGH — Major construction work is underway on the second of three stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension, marking another milestone in the Ontario government’s plan to fight gridlock and bring rapid transit to new areas and tens of thousands more commuters across Ontario. The new station at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road in Scarborough will accommodate more than 5,000 riders, support more than 4,000 transfers during rush hour, feature a terminal linking to express bus services on Lawrence Avenue and provide a subway connection to Scarborough General Hospital and more than 3,400 job opportunities.
“Once complete, the Scarborough Subway Extension will reduce travel times for thousands of residents, connecting more people to good jobs, schools and vital appointments,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government will continue to deliver for the people of Scarborough through our historic investments to expand public transit and health care, create jobs and lower costs for families.”
Crews have started piling and excavation work at Lawrence and McCowan Station. The Scarborough Subway Extension is expected to keep 3,000 workers on the job annually during construction and bring 38,000 people within walking distance of transit once complete.
“We’re bringing world-class rapid transit to Scarborough by extending the TTC’s Line 2 subway service almost eight kilometres farther east,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we’re building the infrastructure we need to support one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, and we’re keeping thousands of workers on the job during construction."
Ontario is building the largest subway expansion in Canadian history, which includes the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension.
“The federal government is on a mission to build strong, connected and affordable communities,” said the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “Projects like the Scarborough Subway Extension will make it easier for more people to access good jobs, affordable homes and better opportunities. Working with the province of Ontario we will build Toronto and Scarborough strong.”
Quick Facts
The Scarborough Subway Extension will extend the TTC’s Line 2 subway service 7.8 kilometres from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road.
When complete, the extension will accommodate an estimated 105,000 daily trips and put 38,000 more people and 34,000 jobs within a 10-minute walk of three new stations.
The Scarborough General Hospital is part of the Scarborough Health Network (SHN). SHN is a major employer in Scarborough and provides 850,000 people throughout the eastern Greater Toronto Area access to health-care services.
Quotes
"The Scarborough Subway Extension will shorten commute times for residents of Scarborough, making travel more convenient and improving accessibility to jobs, schools, grocery stores, hospitals, and other essential services. Our government will continue to make historic investments in public transit to get families where they need to go."
- David Smith
MPP for Scarborough Centre
"The Scarborough Subway Extension will provide seamless and faster transit across the Greater Toronto Area, connecting Scarborough to downtown Toronto. As part of our government’s $236 billion capital plan to build and protect Ontario, we are planning a transit-oriented community at the future Lawrence and McCowan Station that would deliver nearly 740 new homes and support over 240 new jobs, making it easier for people to connect to transit, work and other opportunities."
- Todd McCarthy
Acting Minister of Infrastructure
"Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments to deliver connected and convenient care across Ontario. Today’s groundbreaking on the new Lawrence and McCowan subway station brings us a step closer to ensuring patients and families can get to and from Scarborough General Hospital faster than ever before."
- Sylvia Jones
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
"After decades of inaction and empty promises under the previous provincial government, our government is getting it done. Under the leadership of Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria, the Scarborough Subway Extension is becoming a reality, bringing tens of thousands of residents closer to reliable transit. It is exciting to see the pace of construction on this transformative project, which will improve connections across the community and provide better access to critical health-care facilities, including Scarborough Health Network hospitals. In addition, the project will help reduce commute times, allowing families to spend more quality time with their loved ones."
- Aris Babikian
MPP for Scarborough—Agincourt
"For decades, the people of Scarborough were left waiting for the reliable, modern transit they deserve. Breaking ground on Lawrence and McCowan Station marks another major step forward in delivering on our promise to build the Scarborough Subway Extension. By putting rapid transit within walking distance of thousands of families and providing direct access to crucial health care at Scarborough Health Network, our government is building stronger, better-connected communities for generations to come."
- Vijay Thanigasalam
MPP for Scarborough—Rouge Park
"Once again, our government is making the Scarborough Subway Extension a reality for a community that has waited far too long for better transit options. The groundbreaking of Lawrence and McCowan Station will bring rapid transit within walking distance of tens of thousands of residents and improve access to Scarborough General Hospital and its health-care services. This important milestone moves us closer to delivering faster commutes and stronger connections for students, workers and families across Scarborough."
- Dr. Raymond Cho
MPP for Scarborough North
"I want to thank the Ontario government for this important investment in Scarborough. The new Lawrence and McCowan Station will make it easier for residents to access Scarborough General Hospital and travel across the city, connecting them to jobs, services and opportunities."
- Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto
"We are excited to begin construction on another station for the Scarborough Subway Extension. Building seamless rapid transit to the Scarborough Health Network General Hospital at Lawrence and McCowan will improve access to health care for residents and connect to over 3,400 job opportunities in the local area."
- Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx
"CUTA congratulates the government of Ontario on another important milestone for the Scarborough Subway Extension. Thousands of people across Scarborough and the eastern GTA stand to benefit from better access to jobs, services and transportation when construction is completed."
- Marco D’Angelo
President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association
"TRACCS Transit and Rail strongly supports the groundbreaking at the Lawrence and McCowan Subway Stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension. This project is essential for expanding transit capacity in the east end, connecting communities and ensuring reliable, future-ready mobility for thousands of Scarborough residents daily. We applaud the Ontario government’s ongoing commitment to investing in public transit."
- Mark Salsberg
Chairperson, TRACCS Transit and Rail
"The groundbreaking of the Lawrence and McCowan subway station is another visible step forward in advancing transit connectivity across the Toronto region. With several transit station groundbreakings this summer, the government is making sustained progress on an ambitious transit expansion plan. Once completed, the Scarborough Subway Extension will improve Scarborough residents’ connection to the TTC’s subway network via Line 2. The extension will also promote transit connections with Line 5, GO Transit and Durham Region Transit, helping further combat congestion and strengthening the region’s attractiveness and competitiveness."
- Giles Gherson
President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
Additional Resources
MEDIA CONTACT
Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan
Constituency Office
Tel.: 647-560-9700
Email: Stephen.Lecce@pc.ola.org
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