Monday, October 31, 2011

400 McDermot - Downtown Letter Carrier Depot

Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot

Place:
Canada Post Downtown Letter Carrier Depot
(Website)
Address: 400 McDermot Avenue (Map)
Size: 18,000 sq ft
Cost: $5.5m
Status: Opened September 2011

When Canada Post announced that it was vacating their central post office on Graham for a new sorting facility near the airport, they needed to find a new Letter Carrier Depot for the 80 letter carriers who service nearly 10,000 addresses in the downtown and West End, (the R3G postal code).

Gordon Bell Soccer Pitch ?

In 2008 Canada Post purchased the former Midway Chrysler lot on Portage Avenue east of Maryland. Following the announcement a campaign sprang up at the neighbouring Gordon Bell High School who wanted the land for a sports field.

Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot

Canada Post and the city worked to find an alternate piece of land for the depot. One proposal was at Higgins and Main but it was rejected for being too far outside the service area. They finally settled on a site on McDermot Avenue between Frances and Ellen Streets, adjacent to the Number One Fire Hall.

In summer
2010 construction began. The facility officially opened in September 2011.

Related:
Canada Post decision delivers space for Gordon Bell Free Press
Photos of the construction:
April 2010
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition

July 2010
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot

December 2010
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot
With fire hall in background

February 2011
New Canada Post Depot
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot

July 2011
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot
Canada Post Downtown Letter Depot

1 comment:

  1. Subject: Complaint Regarding Mailbox Issue at 53A Ellesmere Avenue, Unit 1

    Hello sir ,

    I am writing to file a complaint regarding an issue with my mailbox at 53A Ellesmere Avenue, Unit 1. On Friday, May 17th, we received a letter from Supervisor Joy stating that our mailbox does not exist. This is incorrect, as we have previously been receiving all our mail at this address without any issues.

    The letter from Supervisor Joy requested that we contact him regarding this matter. Unfortunately, I have been unable to resolve this issue despite my efforts. I contacted Mr. Joy this morning, visited the office, and left a message, but I have not received any response. It is worth noting that Mr. Joy has a record of 400 Mc Fermor with Canada Post.

    This situation is causing significant inconvenience, and I kindly request immediate attention to resolve this matter. I expect to continue receiving my mail without further disruption.

    Thank you for your prompt assistance.

    Sincerely,
    Hamza Hamali
    hamza.hamali06@gmail.com
    2043330102

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