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Geotechnical Investigations, RESA Design-Build Project

30/03/2026

March 30 to April 15, 2026

As part of the RESA Design-Build Project, the Toronto Port Authority will be pursuing additional geotechnical investigations to support design and construction. The purpose of this geotechnical investigation is to further obtain supplementary subsurface information to support ongoing design development, and will include the following:

  • Drilling and sampling of boreholes
  • Cone penetration testing (CPT)
  • Marine geophysics survey

Please consult this PDF document for a description of activities taking place.

UPDATE (as of April 10, 2026):

  • The additional Geotechnical Survey work, including borehole drilling and cone penetration testing (CPTs) (East & West RESAs) was completed on April 9. The crew demobilized April 10. As such, there will be no more work happening between April 10 and 12 as previously announced.
  • The Geophysics Survey work has been rescheduled to start the week of Apr 20 and wrap up the week of May 4, 2026.