Bloomington GO Station
Richmond Hill, ON
Client: Metrolinx / GO Transit
Delivery Model: Design-Bid-Build
Prime Consultant: AECOM
Value: $93.1 million
Completion: March 2021
This new flagship station has been designed to Metrolinx’s industry-leading standard of incorporating public spaces into commuter stations. The station includes an integrated three-storey, cast-in-place concrete, post-tensioned parking structure to accommodate 760 vehicles.
The station is fully accessible and showcases several boutique-style finishes, such as exposed concrete columns. An 810 m2 skylight provides the expansive open-air glass atrium with natural lighting and stunning views. The station features pedestrian access ramps and
Outside, the station features a passenger pickup and drop-off area and a surface parking lot. The bus loop runs through the lower level of the structure.
At track-level, work included a rail platform with a snow melting system, cast-in-place airplane-style architectural concrete canopies, integrated heated shelters, designated waiting areas, and scooter parking.