Wellington Street West and Somerset Street West ReconstructionUpdates
Project OverviewProject Phases and LimitsThe City of Ottawa is in the process of planning, designing and reconstructing portions of Wellington Street West and Somerset Street West. The phases and limits of this reconstruction project are shown below and defined as:
Project ScopeThe proposed street reconstruction works include the introduction, rehabilitation and/or replacement of:
Project BasisThe existing street infrastructure has reached the end of its life cycle, and the City has identified the need for reconstruction. These portions of Wellington Street and Somerset Street are designated as Arterial Road and Traditional Mainstreet in the City of Ottawa Official Plan. They are also designated as part of a Transit Priority Corridor. Accordingly, the construction project will have regard for the street’s planned function as a strategically important multi-modal, mixed-use arterial road corridor. Project TimingThe project’s planning and design process has been ongoing since fall 2006, including the preparation of a functional plan in 2007 and preliminary designs in 2008. The project has benefited from various community involvement activities, including numerous Continuity Task Force (citizen’s group) meetings, public open houses, newsletters and individual meetings. For Phase 1, the detailed design and tendering process was completed in winter 2008, and the project commenced construction in spring 2008. This phase was substantially completed in November 2008. Follow up work will proceed during spring and early summer 2009. For Phase 2, the detailed design and tendering process will be completed in winter 2009, with construction scheduled to commence in April 2009. See Construction Updates and Timing page for project update information, including on public involvement opportunities. For Phase 3, detailed designs will be completed in winter 2010. Construction could commence as early as spring 2010, dependant on budget priorities. Concurrent Projects and Public InvolvementThe street reconstruction project’s many opportunities for public involvement have been harmonized with two important studies affecting the Wellington Street West corridor and surrounding neighbourhoods. These studies include: Other City web pages (found under the Public Consultations section) provide information on these two concurrent projects. Major public involvement opportunities have included:
An additional Public Open House will be held on March 04, 2009 to present and discuss Phase 2 of the Wellington Street West reconstruction project. You are invited:Wednesday March 04, 2009 The project has been planned to meet the requirements of Ontario’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA). For further information or to provide comments, contact the City’s project manager: Max Ross, P. Eng., Senior Project Manager |
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