G.T.R. betterments, construction, etc.

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Holmedale Switch, Brantford.—The agreement between the company and the city council of Brantford, Ont., with respect to the building of the Holmedale switch, has been signed. The plans which have been filed show that the line will leave the G.T.R. main line just east of the overhead bridge at the Institute for the Blind, proceed diagonally across the grounds, curving across the tennis ground, then by a straight line to Chestnut Ave., the route will then enter city property at the old Buck farm, and continue direct across the water works property, passing the water works a little to the west and continuing straight to the river. The company will bridge the river some distance north of D'Aubigny Creek and will cross the Burford road connecting near the pork factory with the present Brantford and Tillsonburg branch. The Ontario Government has signified its willingness to grant the right of way through the Institute for the Blind grounds upon certain terms which the mayor says the council will accept. U. E. Gillen Superintendent Middle Division, was in the city Dec. 3, when he said the construction of the line would not be started until the spring. (Dec, 1910, pg. 1035.)

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