The Prince Edward Viaduct Lighting Project, Toronto
Client: City of Toronto
Size of Project: $6,000,000 (Construction)
Duration: 2014 – 2015 (Design); 2015 Construction
Inaugural Illumination: July 4, 2015
Lighting The Luminous Veil
What has 35,000 LED lights that can change colour when the wind, temperature and seasons change?
The Bloor Street Viaduct’s Luminous Veil.
Historically, the Bloor Street Viaduct was one of the most significant infrastructure projects ever undertaken by the City of Toronto. Constructing the “Prince Edward” bridge across the Don Valley would connect a sprawling young Toronto and lead to its incredible expansion and growth in ways that no one could have imagined back in 1918.
Years later, in 2003, the Luminous Veil was designed and added as a safety feature. Artist, architect and creator of the Veil, Dereck Revington, had always intended it to be illuminated. Unfortunately, the City could only afford to build the basic structure at the time.
Fast forward to February, 2015. With the Pan Am Games coming to Toronto in the summer of 2015, the time was right for a very special beautification project, one that would not only welcome the world but also become a permanent legacy for the enjoyment of all Torontonians.
The Challenge
A tight deadline — the project had to be completed in time for pre-Pan Am Games celebration and torch relay on July 4, 2015.
Outdoor Illumination Projects – Our Specialty
DPM Energy Inc. was honoured to be a part of this landmark project. We worked closely with the city throughout the process and provided the following services:
- Assess existing infrastructure through predesign site inspections
- Initiate request for power with Toronto Hydro
- Create preliminary civil and electrical design
- Create detailed civil and electrical design
- Coordination with surrounding utilities, Bell, TTC, Cogeco, and others
- Coordination with the City of Toronto for Long Stream Permits and Bridge approval
- Coordination with the Contractor and Toronto Hydro to finalize the design
- Prepare work order package and drawings for construction
- Provide support during construction
