Old Greb Shoe Property

[neonjoe]

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=135+Hayward+Avenue,+Kitchener,+Ontario&sll=43.426544,-80.466173&sspn=0.011922,0.027788&g=135+Hayward+Avenue,+Kitchener,+Ontario&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=135+Hayward+Ave,+Kitchener,+Waterloo+Regiona l+Municipality,+Ontario+N2C+2E3&ll=43.426541,-80.466174&spn=0.005961,0.013894&t=h&z=17

I recently was through the Hayward area and noticed the old factory had been torn down and cleaned up. Finally, it was one of the worst eyesores in the city.

But it did get me thinking, that property would be great for a storage/maintenance facility for the LRT if it gets built. It's adjacent to the railway and in an industrial area.

Does anyone know where the yard is planned for the LRT vehicles.

[UrbanWaterloo]

Here's the demolition permit issued for the propety.


PERMIT IS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. NOTE: Concrete slab and foundation to remain at this time.
Permit No 10113574
Site Address 135 HAYWARD AVE
Status Issued
Permit Category Non-Residential Demolition
Permit Type Industrial
Application Date May 16, 2010
Issued By DIANNEC
Issue Date July 14, 2010
Final Date
Construction Value
Special Conditions When the slab and foundation are removed, whether during site remediation or after site remediation, the owner and or owners representative will contact the City of Kitchener regarding the grading and finishing of the site.
Contractor GREENSPOON SPECIALTY CONTRACTING ULC (OSC)
LAND_USE_SUBCATEGORY INDUSTRIAL


Functional Planning Report
June 2009 | http://rapidtransit.region.waterloo.on.ca/pdfs/Functional_Design_Report.pdf

2.12. MAINTENANCE YARD AND STORAGE FACILITY

A maintenance yard could potentially be located in one of the following areas:

In Waterloo, adjacent to the Waterloo S/D and nearest to R & T Park Station
In Kitchener, adjacent to the Huron Park Spur and nearest to Courtland / Block Line Station
Maintenance facilities typically include the following components:
Two service tracks (inside building), complete with full length pits
One repair track (inside building), complete with full length pit
One paint booth (inside building), complete with air handling system, make-up air, filtration, task lighting
One prep booth (inside building), complete with air handling system, make-up air, filtration, task lighting
Four storage tracks, outside, each with 120m (4 car) capacity
One maintenance equipment track
Crew office
Dispatch center
Machine shop
Administration office
Stores
Employee / visitor parking
Outside material storage for signals, track and traction power supplies