Project overview
Project description
The objective of the project is to replace the aging storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and watermains in Viscount Avenue, Harrold Place, and Veteran Avenue due to their poor condition. The project also includes replacement of sewers in Merivale Road at locations from Viscount Avenue to Carling Avenue. On Viscount Avenue, Harrold Place, and Veteran Avenue, the project involves the reconstruction of the roadway including new asphalt, curbs, catch basins, sidewalks, and traffic calming elements (where applicable).
The project limits include:
- Viscount Avenue from Merivale Road to Carling Avenue
- Harrold Place from dead-end to dead-end
- Veteran Avenue from Crerar Avenue to Viscount Avenue
- Merivale Road from Viscount Avenue to Carling Avenue
Project timing
Design: underway
Design completion: fall 2024
Construction start: spring 2025
Construction completion: spring 2027
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $1.03 million.
Construction funding subject to future Council approved budget.
Public engagement
A public information session is expected to be held in the spring of 2024, to present the design drawings to the public. At this time attendees will be able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works.
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.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
City Project Manager
Christine Reist, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
City of Ottawa
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 27820
Geotechnical investigation: Harold Place & Carling Avenue (December 2023)
The City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to determine existing underground soil conditions to support a design project that is underway. The design project involves road reconstruction and watermain and sewer replacement. Residents will receive another notice for a public information session that is planned for the spring of 2024. Construction is planned for 2025.
The following provides additional information on the geotechnical investigation.
What: The geotechnical investigation work will involve the drilling of boreholes and obtaining soil and water samples. Boreholes will be drilled within the City’s right of way in the paved road surface.
Why: This geotechnical investigation work supports the design project.
When: This work will take place in January 2024 and should take approximately one to two days. The work on Carling Avenue will take place during off-peak traffic hours between 9 am and 3 pm. Soil sample containers may remain on-site at some locations for an additional three weeks, pending lab results prior to being removed.
Where:
- Harrold Place: west of Veteran Avenue
- Carling Avenue: westbound left-turn lane at Merivale Road
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the engineering consultant, Robinson, and their geotechnical subconsultant, GEMTEC, to perform the geotechnical investigation.
Traffic
Traffic impacts are short term and temporary. Lane reductions are anticipated during this work. Flaggers or signage will be onsite to direct traffic, cyclists and pedestrians.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
The underground investigation work will require the creation of holes into the road surface, which will be reinstated following the investigation. Private properties will not be impacted by this work.
Noise
You may notice noise during the geotechnical investigation work. The geotechnical investigation work is planned to occur during regular weekday hours (7 am to 5 pm). The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays and Saturdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Sundays, statutory and public holidays work is permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.
Geotechnical investigation (December 2023)
The City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This work is being done to determine existing underground soil conditions to support a design project that is underway. The design project involves road reconstruction and watermain and sewer replacement. Residents will receive another notice for a public information session that is planned for the spring of 2024. Construction is planned for 2025.
The following provides additional information on the geotechnical investigation.
What: The geotechnical investigation work will involve the drilling of boreholes and obtaining soil and water samples. Boreholes will be drilled within the City’s right of way in the paved road surface.
Why: This geotechnical investigation work supports the design project.
When: This work will begin in early December 2023 and should take approximately one to two weeks. Soil sample containers may remain on-site at some locations for an additional three weeks, pending lab results prior to being removed.
Where: Viscount Avenue, Veteran Avenue, Harrold Place and Merivale Road between Merivale Road and Carling Avenue.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the engineering consultant, Robinson, and their geotechnical subconsultant, GEMTEC, to perform the geotechnical investigation.
Traffic
Traffic impacts are short term and temporary. Lane reductions are anticipated during this work. Flaggers or signage will be onsite to direct traffic, cyclists and pedestrians.
Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties
The underground investigation work will require the creation of holes into the road surface, which will be reinstated following the investigation. Private properties will not be impacted by this work.
Noise
You may notice noise during the geotechnical investigation work. The geotechnical investigation work is planned to occur during regular weekday hours (7 am to 5 pm). The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays and Saturdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Sundays, statutory and public holidays work is permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.