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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Transportation CentreCity of Kitchener Corporate Archives Kitchener Downtown Transportation Centre fonds, 1937-1990 Prepared by: Christina Pflug July 2001 Updated by: Hilda Sturm December 2011 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION CENTRE fonds.-1937-1990.-65 cm of textual records. In April 1987 City Council approved the construction of the Downtown Transportation Centre with an estimated cost of $5,383,500.00. The new terminal, which was built on the block, bounded by Charles, Ontario, Joseph, and Gaukel Streets, replaced the existing terminal located on Duke Street. Although the primary objective in constructing a new Transportation Terminal was to provide a facility that could meet the increasing transportation demands of the community, it was also part of an attempt to revitalize the downtown area. While the Duke Street Terminal accommodated 17 buses, the new Terminal had enough space for 20 Kitchener Transit buses. The Transportation Centre, in conjunction with Gray Coach Lines, also provided passengers with inter-city bus travel. The Centre was designed to accommodate up to 8 inter-urban buses. It was believed that the size of the Transportation Terminal would easily accommodate future growth and meet public transportation demands. The construction of the Downtown Transportation Centre was also part of an effort to bring revitalization to Kitchener's core. It was recognized that the provision of excellent public transportation was an integral part in the growth and development of the Downtown and thereby provided further justification for the replacement of the existing Duke Street Terminal. The building was designed by Lingwood-Dupej Architects and Associates of Kitchener. The construction contract was awarded to Ellis-Don Limited. The structural consultant for the project was Sze Straka Engineers Limited of Waterloo and the mechanical and electrical consultants were Chorley and Bisset Limited of London, Ontario. Construction of the Downtown Transportation Centre commenced in 1987 and the building was completed in October 1988. The grand opening of the new building was held on October 14, 1988 and full operation of the Centre began on October 17, 1988. Kitchener Transit merged with Cambridge Transit in 2000 and it is now known as Grand River Transit (GRT) and run by the Region of Waterloo. Title based on the contents of the fonds. Records transferred to the Corporate Archives upon completion of the Downtown Transportation Centre project. 1. Background Information.-1985-1988. - 5cm. This series contains correspondence, minutes of various committees, and several reports. The documents provide a general overview of the project with particular emphasis on activities prior to construction. The records are arranged in chronological order. An index is available in Appendix A. 2. Change Orders. -1987-1990. - 14 cm. This series consists primarily of change orders which detail the numerous alterations that were made to the building during construction. It also includes minutes of meetings with the contractor Ellis-Don Construction Ltd. The minutes have been placed within this series as they also contain change orders. The records are arranged in chronological order. An index is available in Appendix B. 3. Financial Records. -1986-1990. - 8 cm. This series is comprised of some of the financial records for the Transportation Centre. It consists largely of invoices and information relating to provincial subsidies; however it also includes some insurance records. An index is available in Appendix C. 4. Mechanical/Electrical Information. -1987-1990. - 2 cm, 3 bound volumes. This series consists of correspondence and tenders pertaining to the new bus terminal. The correspondence details the various mechanical and electrical changes that were made to the building. The tenders provide thorough information on the construction of the terminal. The records are arranged in chronological order. An index is available in Appendix D. 5. Interior Design. -1985-1989. - 1 cm. This series contains information regarding the interior design of the Transportation Centre. It includes information on a variety design features such as the color of the rental lockers, the clocks, and the installation of the video display system. The records are arranged in chronological order. An index is available in Appendix E. 6. Exterior Design. -1985-1989. - 5 cm. This series is comprised of a variety of records pertaining to the exterior design of the new terminal. The records include correspondence, change orders, and financial records and encompass a number of areas such as landscaping, signage, and lighting. The files are arranged in chronological order. An index is available in Appendix F. 7. Tenants. -1987-1989. - 7 cm. This series consists largely of correspondence pertaining to the tenants of the Transportation Centre. It includes information concerning the agreements made with Gray Coach Lines and Transfers Restaurant, the restaurant located in the terminal. The documents also contain information on the various inquiries and proposals to develop the retail potential of the surrounding area. An index is available in Appendix G. 8. Grand Opening. -1989. -0.5 cm. This series consists entirely of correspondence leading up to the grand opening of the Transportation Centre. It also includes copies of the invitations that were sent out to various members of the community. An index is available in Appendix H. 9. Property/Neighbourhood Information. -1937-1988. - 8 cm. This series contains a variety of records which reflect issues concerning the property on which the bus terminal was built and the surrounding neighbourhood. It consists of correspondence, financial records, and blueprints. The records are arranged according to subject; however the files are arranged chronologically. An index is available in Appendix I. APPENDIX A Series 1: Background Information Title Date Volume/Item Box Correspondence 1985-1986 1-1 10810 Correspondence 1987 1-2 10810 Correspondence 1988 1-3 10810 Minutes -Project 1985 1-4 10810 Team Committee Minutes - Moffet and 1985 1-5 10810 Duncan Minutes -Design 1987 1-6 10810 Team Agenda -Pre- 1987 1-7 10810 construction meeting Draft Terms of 1986 1-8 10810 Reference Terms of Reference 1986 1-9 10810 Tenders 1986-1987 1-10 10810 Downtown 1985 1-11 10810 Revitalization Multi- Modal Transit Study Policies and 1985 1-12 10810 Procedures Re: Selection of consultants Newspaper Articles 1986 1-13 10810 Agreements 1988 1-14 10810 APPENDIX B Series 2: Change Orders Title Date Volume/Item Box Change Orders 1987-1988 1-15 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-16 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-17 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-18 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-19 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-20 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-21 10810 Change Orders 1988 1-22 10810 Change Orders 1989 1-23 10810 Change Orders 1989 1-24 10810 Change Orders 1989-1990 1-25 10810 Minutes 1987-1988 1-26 10810 Minutes 1988 1-27 10810 APPENDIX C Series 3: Financial Records Title Date Volume/Item Box Invoices 1986-1987 1-28 10810 Invoices 1987 1-29 10810 Invoices 1988 1-30 10810 Invoices 1988 1-31 10810 Invoices 1989-1990 1-32 10810 Provincial Subsidies 1986-1987 1-33 10810 Provincial Subsidies 1987-1988 1-34 10810 Insurance 1987-1988 1-35 10810 Costing Information 1987-1989 1-36 10810 APPENDIX D Series 4: Mechanical/Electrical Information Title Date Volume/Item Box Correspondence 1987-1990 2-1 10809 Tender 1987 22 10809 Tender - Mechanical/Electrical 1987 3-1 10838 Tender - Architectural/Structural 1987 3-2 10838 Addendum to Tender 1987 3-3 10838 Design Proposal 1987 3-4 10838 APPENDIX E Series 5: Interior Design Title Date Volume/Item Box Correspondence 1987-1989 2-3 10809 Product Information 1985-1988 2-4 10809 APPENDIX F Series 6: Exterior Design Title Date Volume/Item Box Lighting 1985 2-5 10809 Signage 1988 2-6 10809 Parking Lot 1988-1989 2-7 10809 Landscaping - Development Design and Cost Estimate 1987 2-8 10809 Landscaping - O'Brien 1988-1989 2-9 10809 Landscaping - Proctor and Redfern 1988 2-10 10809 Landscaping - Proctor and Redfern 1988 2-11 10809 Landscaping 1988 2-12 10809 Landscaping 1988-1989 2-13 10809 APPENDIX G Series 7: Tenants Title Date Volume/Item Box Transfers 1988 2-14 10809 Restaurant Inc. Transfers 1988-1989 2-15 10809 Restaurant Inc. Retail Commercial 1987 2-16 10809 Components Proposals Retail Commercial 1988-1989 2-17 10809 Components Proposals Retail Commercial 1987 2-18 10809 Components - Inducon Consultants Retail Commercial 1987 2-19 10809 Components - Inducon Consultants Retail Commercial 1987-1988 2-20 10809 Inquiries Transit Agencies - 1987-1989 2-21 10809 Other APPENDIX H Series 8: Grand Opening Title Date Volumes/Item Box Correspondence 1985 2-22 10809 APPENDIX I Series 9: Property/Neighbourhood Information Title Date Volume/Item Box Street 1986-1988 2-23 10809 Improvements Environmental 1986-1987 2-24 10809 Issues Environmental 1987 2-25 10809 Issues Environmental 1988 2-26 10809 Issues Environmental 1988 2-27 10809 Issues Land/Zoning Issues 1937, 1947, 1986- 2-28 10809 1988 Demolition of Bullas 1987 2-29 10809 Block