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Coordinating utility relocations for provincial transit projects
Reconfiguring utility infrastructure to accommodate major capital infrastructure projects is one of the biggest schedule risks to any project’s overall success.
Building Transit Faster Act (BTFA)
In July 2020, the province the Building Transit Faster Act（https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/20b12） . The purpose of the Act is to expedite the delivery of provincial transit projects by removing barriers and streamlining processes that may lead to delays. Part IV Utility Company Cooperation of the Act sets out authorities to enable stronger coordination of utility relocation works and engagement with utility companies and different stakeholders.
Utility Relocation Guideline and Utility Coordination Process Map
To enable stronger partnerships, Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approved the Utility Relocation Guideline and Utility Coordination Process Map, which outline the process for coordinating utility relocations pertaining to Ontario’s provincial transit projects.