Staff Report #4
October 27, 2025
To All Commissioners
Re: 2025 Work Program – Fleet & Facilities – Third Quarter Update
Recommendation
The report be RECEIVED for information.
Background
The following report is provided as an update on major projects as set out in the 2025 Work Program that are ongoing in nature and were scheduled to commence and/or to be completed in the Third quarter, with the lead on same being the primary responsibility of Fleet & Facilities.
10.1 – 2025 Bus Replacement
As has been previously communicated, the 2025 replacement bus order was significantly delayed. These delays, coupled with the ongoing labour-force issues in the fleet and facility department, have resulted in issues with bus availability. While all of the 2025 replacement buses have now been received, they have not all been prepped and placed into service. At time of report writing, 28 buses have been prepped and placed into service, with six buses outstanding. The department will continue to prioritize having the required number of buses available for the November service schedules.
10.2 – Facility Upgrades – Highbury & Wonderland Facilities
The upgrades included in the 2025 capital program relate to both facilities. Projects included in the facility upgrade capital program are intended to ensure the facilities are maintained in a state of good repair as well as to address any issues identified by the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Projects that were completed in the third quarter include:
- New power lift gates replaced – Wonderland facility
- Block wall replacement men’s change room – Wonderland facility
- Backflow protectors – Highbury facility
- Insulation replacement on four roof top Air Make up units – Wonderland facility
- Soffit and Flashing replacement on Salt Barn – Wonderland facility
- Concrete pad replacement – Wonderland & Highbury facilities
- Exhaust Fan replacement Salt Barn – Wonderland facility
The remainder of the 2025 projects include:
- Replacement of garage doors in various Barns – both facilities
- Interior painting – both facilities
- Asphalt replacement both facilities
- 16 & 17 Hoist rebuild of concrete flooring – Highbury facility
10.3 – Shop and Garage Equipment
Projects in the Shop/Garage Equipment program which have been completed to date include:
- Ongoing replacement of tools and toolboxes for mechanics – both facilities
- Replace all tire dollies – both facilities
- Replace both parking lot paint sprayers – both facilities
- Replace Bobcat Skid Steer – Highbury facility
Other – Ministry of Transportation Regulatory Amendments
A standing item on the annual Work Program is the monitoring and compliance with all Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations and amendments. London Transits annual inspections were performed in September with a total of 12 buses at each facility. There were no defects reported from audit. London continues to have an excellent rating regarding any on-road violations. London will still be utilized as a training facility for all new MTO officers as needed.
Recommended by:
Craig Morneau, Director of Fleet & Facilities
Concurred in by:
Kelly S. Paleczny, General Manager