Riverdale residents furious over Metrolinx's plan to seize homes

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Riverdale residents furious over Metrolinx's plan to seize homes
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Peggy Leung says she is devastated after finding out her home of 14 years is one of the 25 properties Metrolinx says it requires for Ontario Line construction.

Several residents in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood say they're furious to learn their homes are being expropriated for construction of the new Ontario Line subway route — after being assured their properties would not be affected. Several residents in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood say they're furious to learn their homes are being expropriated for construction of the new Ontario Line subway route — after being assured their properties would not be affected.

Residents who spoke to CBC News say they were initially told their properties would not be required. Metrolinx says it now has a better understanding of local soil conditions and the possible impact of tunnelling, saying the 25 properties are vulnerable to potential structural impacts like cracks in foundations, walls and door frames.

The province broke ground on the Pape Station in July. It says the station will connect commuters on the Ontario Line with the TTC's Line 2 Bloor-Danforth station. It also says the station will eventually see more than 9,000 transfers during the morning rush hour alone and help reduce crowding on other subway lines by 15 to 20 per cent.

"We work directly with every single property owner and tenant, from the onset, to reach amicable agreements as we know the process can be challenging."It says after the construction, engineering assessments will be conducted at each home to assess any damage and make necessary repairs.

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