Project overview
Project description
The city is undertaking the design to update features at the Windsor Park Pumping Station by upgrading various process components and the motor control center to increase reliability and improve maintainability of the station, providing safety improvements, and adding a new driveway access to the facility.
The Windsor Park Pumping Station is located at 507 Riverdale Avenue.
Notice to residents will be sent out to advise of works prior to commencement.
The City makes every effort to minimize the impacts of construction on the community. Utilities modifications and excavation within the City right of way limits is expected. Construction site fencing will be in place during construction to enhance public safety. It is not expected that there will be any interruption to the service for the duration of this project.
Project timing
Phase 1
Construction start: September 2023
Construction completion: continue through 2024
Phase 2
Construction start: spring 2024
Construction completion: summer 2024
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $3.99 million.
Public engagement
An online public information session was held in February 2023, to present the design drawings to the public. At that time, residents were 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
For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.
For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager.
For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the Contractor Representative.
City Project Manager
Elsa La Corte
Senior Project Manager
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 22753
Contract Administrator
Nate Rodgers
R.V. Anderson Associated Limited
Tel.: 613-878-2630
Contractor Representative
Ben Beemer, Project Manager
JWK Utilities & Site Services Limited
Tel.: 613-790-0027
Site Inspector
Raymond Antoun
R.V. Anderson Associated Limited
Tel.: 613-219-7242
Construction notice (August 2023)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in September 2023. This project is being conducted to complete upgrades to the existing pumping station.
What: This project will update features at the Windsor Park Pumping Station by upgrading various process components and the motor control center as well as adding a new driveway access to the facility.
Why: The upgrade to the station is required to increase reliability, improve maintainability and provide safety improvements
When: Construction will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 is expected to begin in September with completion anticipated by November 2023. Phase 2 is expected to begin in summer 2024 and a construction notice will be circulated once dates are confirmed.
Where: Windsor Park Pumping Station, located at 507 Riverdale Avenue. All proposed upgrades will be installed within the City right of way.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, JWK Utilities & Site Services Limited, to complete the work.
Traffic management
Pedestrian and cyclist traffic on the multi-use pathway will be maintained; however, a brief period of minimal disruption is expected. Vehicle traffic will not be impacted.
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 course of 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 rarely cause any problems. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation. For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).
Online engagement opportunity (February 8, 2023)
The City of Ottawa continues to take precautionary steps to protect members of the public and respect concerns of public safety during these unprecedented times. Therefore, as an alternative to hosting in-person public information sessions, information on this project is being posted to Ottawa.ca for your review and comment. The City remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood.
For the Windsor Park Pumping Station Reliability Upgrades project, the project team will be taking a proactive approach and will update you using different methods of communication including mailed notices and by posting information on ottawa.ca.
The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the new documents and illustrations for the Windsor Park Pumping Station Reliability Upgrades project by February 22, 2023. Your feedback can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below.
A virtual public information session is also being held on Wednesday February 8, 2023, at 7pm. Please register if you wish to participate.
What: Update features at the Windsor Park Pumping Station by upgrading various process components and the motor control center as well as adding a new driveway access to the facility.
Why: Increase reliability, improve maintainability of the station and providing safety improvements.
Where: Windsor Park Pumping Station, located at 507 Riverdale Avenue.
When: The current project schedule is as follows:
- Construction is expected to start in March 2023
- Construction is expected to conclude in December 2023
Notices will be sent prior to construction.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, RV Anderson, to develop a design for the Windsor Park Pumping Station Reliability Upgrades.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
Mohamed El-Sarji, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 22191