Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa has initiated the design for upgrades to the Briar Ridge Pump Station that was originally built in 2002 and is located at 960 Klondike Road in North Kanata (Ward 4). It was designed to serve the Briar Ridge subdivision and surrounding drainage area of approximately 128 hectares.
Improvements are required for increased station capacity and to improve operation and reliability to meet current standards. With these upgrades the pump station is expected to increase its capacity to service the Kanata North Urban Expansion Area. The proposed upgrades include installing a new backup generator required for emergency situations, replacing existing two (2) pumps with three (3) new pumps, updating electrical and instrumentation to current standard requirements and other miscellaneous improvements.
Anticipated project timing:
Design assignment completion: fall 2021
Construction commencement: fall 2022
Construction completion: summer 2025
Project budget
Approved funding to date is $8.85 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.
Contact information
Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
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
City On-Site Inspector
Joe Dowdall
Coordinator, Operations Construction
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8
Cell: 613-913-8542
Contractor Representative
Michael Denham, Project Manager
Doran Contractors Limited
Cell: 613-223-2915
Construction update (November 2022)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in fall 2022. This project is being conducted to increase the station’s pumping capacity, as well as to complete upgrades to the existing station.
What: This project will upgrade the existing sanitary pump station located in North Kanata (Ward 4) to increase the existing stations pumping capacity and improve its operation and reliability.
Improvements are required for increased station capacity (due to the growing North Kanata
area) and upgrades for reliability and resiliency as the current configuration requires additional redundancy and updates to current standard. The proposed upgrades include installing a new backup generator required for emergency situations, replacing two (2) existing pumps with three (3) new pumps (two duty and one standby/backup), updating electrical and instrumentation to current standard requirements and other miscellaneous improvements.
Why: Due to the increased demand for residential development and the age, condition and level of operation and maintenance required for the existing infrastructure, the City will be proceeding with the completion of the work required to increase capacity and improve the reliability/redundancy of this pump stations.
When: Construction is expected to be begin in November 2022 and completion is anticipated by December 31, 2023.
Where: Briar Ridge Sanitary Pumping Station located at 960 Klondike Road in Kanata North. All proposed upgrades will be installed within the City right of way.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Doran Contractors Limited, to complete the work.
Traffic management
Lane reductions and alternating traffic can be expected during construction to accommodate the work. Access to private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained.
Construction disruptions
The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business. As you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work, such as 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).
Notice of project (June 2021)
This notice is to notify your neighbourhood and community of the design project that is nearing completion. Design of this project is expected to be completed by fall 2021 and upon 2022 budgetary approval, construction of this project is expected to commence in spring 2022.
What: This project will upgrade the existing sanitary pump station located in North Kanata (Ward 4) to increase the existing stations pumping capacity and improve its operation and reliability.
Improvements are required for increased station capacity (due to the growing North Kanata area) and upgrades for reliability and resiliency as the current configuration requires additional redundancy and updates to current standard. The proposed upgrades include installing a new backup generator required for emergency situations, replacing existing two (2) pumps with three (3) new pumps (two duty and one standby/backup), updating electrical and instrumentation to current standard requirements and other miscellaneous improvements.
Why: Due to the increased demand for residential development and the age, condition and level of operation and maintenance required for the existing infrastructure, the City will be proceeding with the completion of the work required to increase capacity and improve the reliability/redundancy of this pump stations.
When: Detailed design work is ongoing and is expected to be complete in fall 2021. Construction is expected to begin in early 2022 and may not be complete until late 2022. A notice will be delivered to local residents prior to the commencement of construction activities.
Where: All proposed upgrades will be installed within City property and/or right of way at 960 Klondike Road, Ottawa, ON. The backup generator will not operate unless under emergency situations or for monthly preventative maintenance procedures (for 1 hour every 1 or 2 months during regular business hours).
Who: Design consulting firm RV Anderson Ltd., has been retained by the City of Ottawa to develop a detailed design for upgrades to the Briar Ridge Pump Station that is currently scheduled to be complete fall 2021.
Environmental Assessment / Public Involvement
The project is pre-approved under Ontario’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) guidelines for reconstruction of existing facilities to provide operational, maintenance or other improvements.
Online engagement opportunity (September 16 to October 15, 2021)
The City of Ottawa continues to take precautionary steps to protect members of the public. As an alternative to hosting in-person public information sessions, information is being posted to Ottawa.ca and virtual information sessions are being held. The City remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighborhood.
The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the Briar Ridge Pumping Station Upgrade Project by October 15, 2021.
Project display boards [ PDF 1.528 MB ]
A virtual public information session is also being held on Thursday October 7, 2021 at 5 pm.
The City has a proactive communications approach. The project team will update you on the project using different methods to communicate including letters and posting information on Ottawa.ca.
What: Improvements are required for increased station capacity and to improve operation and reliability to meet current standards. With these upgrades the pump station is expected to increase its capacity to service the Kanata North Urban Expansion Area. The proposed upgrades include installing a new backup generator required for emergency situations, replacing existing two (2) pumps with three (3) new pumps, updating electrical and instrumentation to current standard requirements and other miscellaneous improvements.
Why: Due to the increased demand for residential development and the age, condition and level of operation and maintenance required for the existing infrastructure, the City will be proceeding with the completion of the work to increase capacity and improve the reliability/redundancy of this pump station.
Where: The Briar Ridge Pump Station is located at 960 Klondike Road in North Kanata (Ward 4).
When: The current project schedule is as follows:
- Design completion: winter 2021/2022
- Construction start: spring 2022
- Substantial completion: winter 2022
- Final completion: June 2023
Who: Design consulting firm RV Anderson Ltd., has been retained by the City of Ottawa to develop a detailed design for upgrades to the Briar Ridge Pump Station.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager.