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Past Toronto's published service standard

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Exposed electrical cable excavation

ref: STO-S8P5B1

Utility Pole Snap Report sent

Open 45 days

1 confirmed Toronto Hydro: 10 days

Ellesmere Road, Toronto

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Reported on Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM · 1mo ago

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A deep excavated hole on the city road allowance beside Ellesmere Road is partially filled with soil and debris, with a red/orange 'CAUTION ELECTRICAL' warning sign indicating buried electrical cable below. The exposed hole creates a tripping hazard and potential electrocution risk if the warning sign is displaced or water enters the excavation. The site requires immediate inspection and proper restoration by Toronto Hydro.

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Very deep hole beside road on city road allowance. Covered with a sign that say electrical cable below. should be inspected and properly filled by toronto hydro

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Ward 24 · Scarborough-Guildwood

Paul Ainslie

416-392-4008

councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

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School

Henry Hudson Sr Public School

390m

Bus Stop

Ellesmere Rd At Orton Park Rd

97m

Bus Stop

Orton Park Rd At Ellesmere Rd South Side

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Park

Heather Heights Woods

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Park

Heather Heights Park

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Report Submitted

Apr 06, 2026 at 3:50 PM

Very deep hole beside road on city road allowance. Covered with a sign that say electrical cable below. should be inspected and properly filled by toronto hydro

Email sent to Toronto Hydro

Apr 06, 2026 at 3:50 PM

Sent

Email sent to Toronto 311

Apr 06, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Sent

A community member reported: Still there

Apr 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Open for about 2 months