Project overview
Project description
The objective of this project is to complete the design and construction for the renewal of the aging sanitary sewers, watermains and storm sewers (specifically the CSP sewers) in Arnhem Street and Apeldoorn Avenue. The project will include full road reconstruction including the addition of traffic calming features.
The project limits include:
- Arnhem Street, from Greenbriar Avenue to Normandy Crescent
- Apeldoorn Avenue, from Meadowlands Drive to Falaise Road
Project timing
Design: underway
Design completion: fall 2024
Construction: Tentatively scheduled for spring 2025, pending budget approval
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $1,600,000.
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 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
Fraser Smith, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 25095
Consultant Representative
Richard Telmosse, P.Eng., ing., MBA, LEED AP BD+C
Engineering Manager, Municipal Infrastructure – Ottawa, Parsons Inc.
1223 Michael Street North, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K1J 7T2
Tel: 613-219-3235
Field investigations notice (March 2023)
The City of Ottawa will undertake geotechnical, hydrogeological and environmental investigations in your neighborhood. This work is being done to determine soil, bedrock and groundwater conditions as part of the design phase of the Integrated Renewal of Arnhem Street and Apeldoorn Avenue.
What: The investigation work will involve the drilling of boreholes, obtaining soil and water samples for testing to determine future construction methods and the locations for underground utilities. The investigations will be done by workers and equipment, as needed. Parking lanes will be temporarily closed during the work.
Why: This work supports the Arnhem Street and Apeldoorn Avenue preliminary and detailed designs.
When: The field investigation work will commence in April/May 2023 and could take up to four (4) weeks. The work will be conducted between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Where: At localized spots along Arnhem Street between Greenbriar Avenue and Normandy Crescent as well as on Apeldoorn Avenue between Meadowlands Drive and Falaise Road.
Who: Parsons Inc. and their sub-consultants, Thurber Engineering Ltd., will coordinate the work for the City of Ottawa.
On-street parking
The Contractor is obligated to provide 24hr notification of temporary loss of access/egress. In the event that access to your driveway is restricted due to construction activities, a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) will be distributed to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence.