Project overview
The City of Ottawa has initiated the design of the Clarendon Avenue, Kenora Street, Java Street, Iona Street, and Faraday Street integrated renewal. The project involves designing and constructing new sanitary sewers and watermains to replace aging infrastructure, as well as full road reconstruction including new sidewalks, curbs and catch basins where required.
The project limits are:
- Clarendon Avenue from Faraday Street to Byron Avenue
- Kenora Street from Mayfair Avenue South to Harmer Avenue
- Java Street from Mayfair Avenue South to Harmer Avenue
- Iona Street from Mayfair Avenue South to Harmer Avenue*
- Faraday Street from Mayfair Avenue South to Clarendon Avenue
*Sanitary sewer replacement on Iona Street from Mayfair Avenue South to Clarendon Avenue is not expected to be required
In addition to the work above, the project also includes watermain replacement on Island Park Crescent from Edina Street to 615 Island Park Crescent and sanitary sewer replacement from 625 to 637 Island Park Crescent.
All properties will have water services and sewer laterals replaced to the private property line where mainline infrastructure is being replaced and new hydrants will be installed to meet current spacing guidelines. Efforts to manage impacts to front yard landscaping and existing mature trees will be a project priority.
The replacement of underground infrastructure provides the opportunity to rebuild the roadway and improve pedestrian facilities. Roads will be rebuilt with new curbs, new 1.8m to 2.0m wide sidewalks, and new pavement structure.
Furthermore, new traffic calming measures will be implemented according to the City of Ottawa’s Local Residential Streets 30 km/h Design Toolbox. These measures will be reviewed as design progresses and presented to the community at the first public consultation, which is planned for late summer 2025. Traffic calming measures are expected to include a combination of speed humps, neckdowns, raised intersections, curb extensions and raised crosswalks to achieve a desired vehicle speed of 30 km/h.
Project timing
Design: underway
Design completion: early 2026
Construction start: spring/summer 2026, subject to funding availability
Construction completion: fall 2028, subject to funding availability
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $2 million.
Public engagement
A public information session is expected to be held in the late summer of 2025 to present the design drawings to the public. Attendees will be able to review the preliminary design, ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed works.
Paper notices will be delivered to the community in advance of field work to support design development. This will include geotechnical & environmental drilling and may also include utility investigations.
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. 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
Danny Palermo, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure projects
Design & Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Cell: 613-266-7549