Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa is undertaking the design work for a new sidewalk facility along Ahearn Avenue.
The work involves installing a 1.8m wide sidewalk on the south side of Ahearn Avenue from Ritchie Street to Croft Street, and a 2.4m wide multi-use pathway from Croft Street to Farrow Street. A pedestrian crossover (PXO) type D will be installed on Ahearn Avenue, just west of Croft Street. There will also be bulb-outs installed at Ritchie Street. There will be some road widening to facilitate drainage as part of the new sidewalk installation. Some driveways and catch basins will be impacted as part of the work.
The new sidewalk will facilitate access between the neighbourhood institutions, residences and transit stops on Greenview Avenue and Carling Avenue. It will fill a gap in the sidewalk network for those walking within the neighbourhood including but not limited to park users, school children and transit users. It will also promote safety for students and all road users.
Residents will be notified prior to construction commencement.
Project timing
An online public consultation was held on December 11, 2023, where two new sidewalk options were presented. Following the consultation, the City selected the preferred method (option 1). Construction is anticipated to start summer 2024.
Project budget
The estimated total project budget is $1.3 million.
Approved funds to date are $1.088 million to facilitate project design and preparatory works and the additional funds will be available for tender.
Public engagement
A virtual public open house was hosted by the Ward Councillor on November 26, 2020. The display boards from this open house are provided below:
Display boards [ PDF 8.422 MB ]
In November-December 2020, an online consultation was held to gather feedback on the proposed Ahearn Avenue sidewalk functional design. This As We Heard It Report includes the results from the online consultation and survey, comments provided during a Councillor-hosted virtual meeting and summaries of individual comments received by email.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
The planned construction is within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate all sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction. However, if you have plants or any other assets located within the City’s right of way that you want to preserve, we suggest that you may want to move them in preparation for the construction work.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Safety
The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Contact information
For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, call the City at 3-1-1.
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Mike Sexton, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction - Municipal
Tel.: 613-580-2424 ext. 26157
Virtual public meeting: December 11, 2023
The City of Ottawa held a virtual public meeting regarding a proposed sidewalk on Ahearn Avenue from Ritchie Street to Farrow Street. At this event, the City presented a revised plan for the sidewalk.
For further information, please contact:
Mazen Shuhaibar, RPP Project Manager, Active Transportation Planning
City of Ottawa
Project delay (June 2023)
Online engagement and notices have been previously issued regarding the planned construction of new sidewalk work along Ahearn Avenue in your neighbourhood. Please note that this project is delayed due to design challenges.
What: The work involved installing a 2.0m wide sidewalk on the south side of Ahearn Avenue from Scrivens Street to Farrow Street, approximately 460m long. Due to design challenges including conflict with existing underground infrastructure, the sidewalk placement needs to be revisited, or other options be assessed to proceed.
Why: Existing underground infrastructure conflicting with the proposed sidewalk.
Where: Ahearn Avenue from Scrivens Street to Farrow Street.
When: We are reviewing alternative pedestrian facilities and facility location. Once alternative options are found feasible, we will share them with you and then undertake Public Consultation. Consultation is anticipated for fall 2023.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the consulting firm, Jp2g Consultants, to undertake the design of this project.
Project notice - Ahearn Avenue new sidewalk (February 2023)
The City of Ottawa will be undertaking new sidewalk work along Ahearn Avenue in your neighbourhood.
What: The work involves installing a 2.0m wide sidewalk on the south side of Ahearn Avenue from Scrivens Street to Farrow Street, approximately 460m long. A Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) type D will be installed on Ahearn Avenue, just west of Croft Street. There will also be bulb-outs installed at Scrivens, Doane and Ritchie Streets. New drainage features such as catch basins and landscape drains will also be installed as part of the work.
Why: The new sidewalk will facilitate access between the neighbourhood institutions, residences and transit stops on Greenview Avenue and Carling Avenue. It will fill a gap in the sidewalk network for those walking within the neighbourhood including but not limited to park users, school children and transit users. It will also promote safety for students and all road users.
Where: Ahearn Avenue from Scrivens Street to Farrow Street.
When: Design is underway and is expected to be completed by spring 2023. Construction is planned for the summer to early fall 2023. Residents will be notified prior to construction commencement.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Jp2g Consultants to undertake the design of this project.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
The planned construction is within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate all sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction. However, if you have plants or any other assets located within the City’s right of way that you want to preserve, we suggest that you may want to move them in preparation for the construction work.