Project overview
Project description
This project has been created to replace the existing road infrastructure, sanitary sewer and watermain in Clare Street, from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue, and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue. Additionally, sections of storm sewer will be installed within Dovercourt Avenue. The project will implement full road reconstruction on Clare Street from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue, and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Project timing
Design: 2023-2024
Construction start: 2025
Construction completion: 2026
Project budget
Total project budget: $9.79 million (subject to budget approval)
Public engagement
A public information session is expected to be held in spring 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 ManagerCity Project Manager
Stephen Gallagher, P.Eng., PMP.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 16011
Lead Design Consultant
Nathan Quinn, P.Eng.
Project Manager – Public Sector Engineering
Novatech
240 Michael Cowpland Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2M 1P6
Tel: 613-254-9643
Public information session - open house: Integrated renewal of Clare Street and Dovercourt Avenue (May 1, 2024)
Date and time
Location
The City of Ottawa invites you to attend an upcoming public information session to discuss a reconstruction project planned in your neighbourhood. Through this session, the latest design drawings, proposed schedule, and construction information related to the Integrated Renewal of Clare Street and Dovercourt Avenue will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions and receive comments. There will not be a formal presentation at this open house. Please attend at your leisure.
In addition to the above meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents.
Clare Street
Plan & profile [ 2.27 MB ]
Roadway geometry plan [ 3.31 MB ]
Dovercourt Avenue
Plan & profile [ 1.00 MB ]
Roadway geometry plan [ 1.41 MB ]
Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted via the online form, by email or by phone to the contact below between May 1 and May 16, 2024.
Project summary
What: The renewal of the sewers, watermains, roadways and sidewalks.
Why: The existing watermain, sanitary sewer and road infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement to continue to provide the required level of service to your neighborhood.
When: The preliminary design phase for the project is complete. The detailed design is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Construction is anticipated to be carried out in 2025 and 2026 subject to funding approval.
Where: Clare Street from Churchill Avenue to Hilson Avenue and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue to Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Novatech to develop the design drawings for this project.
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.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
City of Ottawa Project Manager
Stephen Gallagher, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 16011
Consultant Project Manager
Edson Donnelly, C.E.T.
Director – Public Sector Infrastructure
Novatech
240 Michael Cowpland Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2M 1P6
Tel.: 613-254-9643
Project commencement - design (June 2023)
The City of Ottawa will be undertaking renewal works along Clare Street and Dovercourt Avenue in your neighbourhood.
What: The work includes the replacement of the existing road infrastructure, sanitary sewers and watermains in Clare Street from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue. Additionally, sections of storm sewer will be installed within Dovercourt Avenue. The project will implement full road reconstruction on Clare Street from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue, and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue. During the design phase, various field investigations will be required, including: utility locates, right of way asset inventories, and geotechnical and environmental investigations.
Why: The proposed work will renew and improve existing aging sewers and watermains. As a result of the extent of the sewer and watermain works, the roadways will undergo a full reconstruction, with improvements included to calm traffic and improve safety for the betterment of all users.
When: Design work has already commenced, and will include environmental and geotechnical investigations, supplementary survey work and other field investigations, many of which will be taking place during spring and summer 2023.
The design is expected to be completed by early 2024.
Subject to budget approval, construction is expected to commence in mid-2024. The construction schedule will be confirmed during the design process and residents will be notified prior to construction commencement.
Where: Clare Street from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Novatech to undertake the design of this project.
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 field investigations or construction activities, a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) will be distributed to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence.
Disruptions
Every precaution will be taken to minimize interruptions to residents. As you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the work. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.
Field investigations (June 2023)
The City of Ottawa will be conducting 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 Clare Street and Dovercourt Avenue.
What: The investigation work will involve the drilling of boreholes, obtaining soil and water samples for testing to determine future construction methods and critical design information. The investigations will be done by workers and truck-mounted drilling equipment, as needed. Some short duration traffic control will be required to complete the work.
Why: This work supports the design work for the Integrated Renewal of Clare Street and Dovercourt Avenue.
When: The field investigation work will take place in the summer of 2023 and could take up to ten (10) business days to complete. The work will be conducted between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Where: At localized spots along Clare Street from Churchill Avenue N to Hilson Avenue and Dovercourt Avenue from Churchill Avenue N to Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Who: Novatech and their Geotechnical/Environmental sub-consultant Gemtec will coordinate the work for the City of Ottawa.
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 field work activities, a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) will be distributed to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence.
Disruptions
Every precaution will be taken to minimize interruptions to residents. As you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the work. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.