Varley Drive, Leacock Drive and Teron Road sidewalks

Project description

The objective of the project is to fill gaps in the existing sidewalk network and to improve facilities for pedestrians in accordance with the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan. The new sidewalks will predominately be constructed on the following road segments:

• Varley Drive west from Beaverbrook Road to Carr Crescent north on the east side of the road
• Varley Drive east from Beaverbrook Road to Milne Crescent north on the west side of the road
• Leacock Drive west from Beaverbrook Road to The Parkway on the west side of the road, along with pathway upgrades to the Alice Wilson North Trail through Sandwell Green Park
• Teron Road from Bethune Way to the recently built sidewalk in front of the new development at the Teron Road & March Road intersection on the east side of the road

In addition to the new sidewalks, three raised pedestrian crossovers and reduced roadway widths will be implemented in areas on Varley Drive and Leacock Drive to contribute to traffic calming.

Project timing

Design: completed
Construction start: August 2024
Construction completion: end of 2024

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $2.8 million.

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, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. 

In the event of an emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City of Ottawa at 3-1-1. For further information about this project, please contact the City’s Project Manager.

City of Ottawa Project Manager
Joseph Lolli, P.Eng.
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 21679

City of Ottawa On-Site Representative
Diana Stanish, C.Tech.
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-851-8649

Contract Administrator
Mohammed Ghadban, P.Eng.
Robinson Consultants Inc.
Tel.: 613-808-4089

Contractor Representative
Scott Patterson
D-Squared Construction
Tel.: 613-863-4342

The City of Ottawa will begin the construction of the Varley Drive, Leacock Drive and Teron Road project this month. 

What: New sidewalks will be constructed in locations on Varley Drive, Leacock Drive and Teron Road, along with raised pedestrian crossovers and reduced roadway widths in areas on Varley Drive and Leacock Drive. The project also includes pathway upgrades to the Alice Wilson North Trail through Sandwell Green Park.

Why: The new sidewalks are being constructed to fill gaps in the existing sidewalk network and to improve facilities for pedestrians in accordance with the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan. Additionally, the raised pedestrian crossovers (two on Varley Drive and one on Leacock Drive) and areas of reduced roadway widths will contribute to traffic calming.

When: The work is anticipated to start mid to late August and be substantially completed by the end of 2024. Some final works may be required in 2025.

Where: The project will occur on Varley Drive, Leacock Drive (including the Alice Wilson North Trail through Sandwell Green Park), and Teron Road.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, D-Squared Construction, to complete the work.

If you have a subsurface lawn irrigation system that extents into City’s right of way, please notify the project team identified below to discuss requirements to ensure the system is not damaged during construction.

Traffic impacts

Reduced roadway widths and temporary lane reductions will be required at times to allow for the construction. Should any full road closures be required, advance notice will be provided to residents.

On-street parking and local access

While the construction activities are in progress, on-street parking will be restricted. Local access will be maintained to residents, business owners and emergency vehicles. Periodically, vehicular access to your property may be unavailable; the contractor is required to provide 24-hour notification of temporary loss of vehicular access/egress to your property. A temporary On-Street Parking Permit will be made available to allow on-street parking within two blocks of your residence when these disruptions occur. Residents with electric vehicles will need to find alternative charging arrangements when access is restricted. The use of extension cords within the public right of way is not permitted.

Should you have additional concerns about reduced access, such as business deliveries or accessibility requirements, please contact the project manager listed below. 

Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties

The 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 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.

Contractor responsibility

As part of this contract, the contractor is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until it is entirely complete as well as any damages to private property resulting from these construction activities. In the event of such occurrences, all claims for damages should be immediately reported both verbally and in writing to the contractor and to the City’s on-site representative. This will ensure prompt notification of appropriate authorities to complete the claim investigations.

Construction disruptions

The contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but, as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and are rarely a cause for concern.

We would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation.