Tag: capital projects completed

October 18, 2025

We were able to secure the patio tiles sooner than we expected. Therefore work will continue on the patios over the next week.

This coming Monday, August will be laying the under layer of stones for the patios on the west side of the building. The east side is already done. Tiling should start Tuesday and continue to the end of the week.

If you have plants on the penthouse rooftop that need to be returned to your patios, please try to get your unit number on them this week. Painters tape or masking tape may work. Once the patio stones are laid we will be putting the plants back in their respective homes.

If you have patio furniture stored on the property we will be figuring out how to have the owners identify what needs to go in their yards. This will have to happen fairly quickly as they will be putting the dividing fencing in right after things are in place.

THE OFFICE SHOULD BE SENDING OUT A MEMO TO THOSE MEMBERS WITH PATIO UNITS ON WILTON WITH THIS INFORMATION.

Once again – thanks for your patience and cooperation.

The Board

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October 4, 2025

The podium deck work is going smoothly. A couple of other issues have come up through doing this work that we are taking the opportunity to fix…. Repairs to the wall going down the back entrance to the underground, the cement and grate work by the landscape room and the very major leak in the maintenance room in the basement.

For the next two weeks, August will be focusing on the following:

Grinding, prep work and waterproofing in the breezeway area. Simultaneously work will progress on the patio stones once the patio stones arrive. Fencing on the perimeter of the patios will also commence. Having said that, please note that there will be more dust and smell.

For those of you on Wilton with the patios it would help things go smoothly if you could put your name and unit numbers on your plants on the rooftop over the next two weeks. That will make work go easier for Nas and Oreste as they reposition the plants back to their original homes.

Any questions please contact the office and speak to Daniel or Sal.

Thanks for your patience.

Mary, Board liaison

September 22, 2025

Re: Temporary Closure of Main Entrance Stairs & Access Route Changes

There have been changes in the schedule due to poor weather.

Please be advised that starting Wednesday, September 24, 2025, demolition work will resume on the main entrance stairs as part of the ongoing construction project.

This phase of the work is expected to continue through to December 2025.

As a result, the main entrance stairs will be closed and out of service until the project is completed.

Building Access During This Period:

• Members may still access the building via the main entrance, but only through the breezeway from the South side.

• The building stairwell exit will have limited access. A temporary set of stairs (a few steps) will be installed by the contractor to connect the stairwell to the main entrance landing.

• Please note:  There will be no access to Wilton Street through the stairwell during this time.
All foot traffic should be directed to the south side breezeway entrance (off Albert Franck Place). In addition, the side stairwells will still be accessible.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve the facility.

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact the Co-op office.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Woodsworth Management

PowerPoint presentation on the proposed podium deck waterproofing project. August 2025. It includes an overview and planned schedule.

Click on the link below.

Podium Deck presentation 2025

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Source: The Weekly, September 7, 2025 from the Board

We are just over a week into the Podium replacement project. Thank you for your patience as this project got underway.  Our plan is to update the members on a weekly basis on this project.

So far the project is proceeding well and there are no major obstacles.

Here are some key takeaways from the recent member forum:

On Thursday, August 28th, Homestarts and the Board held a forum to the podium deck work. The forum was well attended, and staff from Homestarts, Reliable, the project manager (CMS) and contractor (August Contracting) participated.

CMS staff presented an overview of the project, discussing the different phases and rough timelines for the work (which is expected to be completed by the end of this year). The powerpoint presentation is available to members in the coop website.

After CMS completed their presentation, staff from August Contracting fielded questions from the audience. The discussion was wide ranging and informative.

One issue discussed was the need to ensure residents of the midrise have access to the elevators throughout the project.

CMS explained that the contractors minimize any disruption by blocking only part of the front doors during the majority of the work in the breezeway.  However, there may be a brief period where the entire doorway is inaccessible. During this period, a portable ramp will be placed in front of the door to the landscaping room and members will be able to access the lobby and elevators through the room.

The office will keep the membership posted on this topic and Homestarts will ensure that staff are available to respond to any members having difficulty accessing the landscaping room.

Who to contact if you have questions:

Please direct all your questions about the podium deck project to the office. Sal and Daniel from Homestarts will address them.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we complete this important work to ensure the safety and soundness of our buildings.

Emailed to members on August 26, 2025

Dear Members,

Be advised that members that choose to store their items with the Co-op during construction are assuming liability for any damage to those items. Members who have requested assistance with moving their plants and furniture can rest assured that maintenance will treat their items with care, however they and the Co-op will not be responsible for potential damage to those items in moving or during storage. Use the Co-op’s temporary storage spaces (the ramp cage for furniture and the rooftop for plants) during construction is conditional on accepting these terms.

Those who would like assistance with moving their items can contact maintenance at 416-363-7542 to arrange for help.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

Co-operatively Yours,
Woodsworth Management

Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Inc.
133 Wilton Street, Suite #201
Toronto, ON M5A 4A4
T: (416)-363-3418