Integrated renewal: Lebrun, Longpré, Marquette, Michel, des Pères-Blancs and Ste-Monique

Project description

The City of Ottawa plans to replace the watermains, the sanitary sewers and portions of the storm sewers on des Pères-Blancs Avenue, Lebrun Street, Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle and Ste-Monique Street. All roads will be fully reconstructed with new asphalt, catch basins, concrete curbs and sidewalks. The project will also incorporate several new traffic calming features such as mid-block narrowings, speed humps and raised crosswalks at strategic locations.

Project area

The roads within the scope of this project are listed below and shown in the figure:

1. des Pères-Blancs Avenue - south of Longpré Street to St-Jacques Street
2. Lebrun Street - Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
3. Longpré Street - Marier Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
4. Marquette Avenue - Beechwood Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
5. Michel Circle - Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street
6. Ste-Monique Street - Marquette Avenue to Ste-Cécile Street

Project timing

Design: completed
Construction:

• Phase 1 started summer 2024, continuing into fall 2025
• Phase 2 to start spring 2025, subject to funding availability

Project budget

The estimated total project budget is $22.7 million.
Approved funds to date are $9.4 million to complete the construction of Phase 1.

Public engagement

A public information session was held on February 18, 2025, to present the final plans to the community and to provide details on what to expect during construction of Phase 2.

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(link is external) 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.

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
Frédéric Lacasse(link opens email application), P.Eng., ing.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure and Water Services
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 27805

Contract Administrator
Mohammed Ghadban(link opens email application), P.Eng.
Project Engineer,
Robinson Consultants Inc.
Tel: 613-592-6060, ext. 161

City On-Site Representative
Ryan Welsh(link opens email application)
Site Inspector
Robinson Consultants Inc.
Tel: 613-983-5025

Contractor Representative
Warren Cunningham (link opens email application)
Project Manager
R.W. Tomlinson Limited
Tel.: 613-690-3074

This notice is to provide you with an update on the road, sewer and watermain replacement project in your neighbourhood. Work began in fall 2024 on Lebrun Street and Michel Circle, and will continue spring 2025, weather permitting. The contractor will begin sewer and watermain construction along Michel Circle from Lavergne Street (west) to Lebrun Street, and complete the soft landscaping reinstatement (topsoil, sod, garden reinstatement, vegetation and tree plantings), concrete curb and sidewalk construction, and final lift of asphalt roadway paving including speed humps along Lebrun Street and Michel Circle from Lebrun Street to Lavergne Street (east).   

What: The proposed rehabilitation consists of the replacement or reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, watermains, portions of the storm sewers, curbs, sidewalks, and roads within the project limits. The project will also add traffic calming elements such as raised intersections, speed humps, road narrowings, and curb extensions, where appropriate to improve safety for all road users based on the new 30 km/h design guidelines.

Why: The existing watermains, sewers and road infrastructure are approaching the end of their useful life and require replacement. The inclusion of integrated elements for accessibility and pedestrian movements aligns with the direction provided by the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and the City’s Official Plan

When: The contractor is planning on resuming construction in spring 2025, weather permitting, with all work completed by late fall 2025.  

Where: The City will renew Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Michel Circle from Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street as part of Phase 1 of the project. 

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, RW Tomlinson Ltd., to complete the work.

Traffic management

During construction, intermittent lane reductions and closures will be required. Access to private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period. Pedestrian detours will be signed at times when it is necessary to close sidewalks. A notice to the public will be provided prior to road closures taking place.

On-street parking and local access

As the various road reconstruction activities are in progress, on-street parking will be restricted. Local access will be maintained to residents, business owners and emergency vehicles. Periodically, vehicular access to your property may be unavailable; the contractor is required to provide 24-hour notification of temporary loss of access/egress to your property. A temporary On-Street Parking Permit will be made available to allow on-street parking within two blocks of your residence when these disruptions occur. Residents with electric vehicles will need to find alternative charging arrangements when access is restricted. The use of extension cords within the public right of way is not permitted. Should you have additional concerns about reduced access, such as business deliveries or accessibility requirements, please contact the project manager.

Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties

The reconstruction is within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction. However, if you have plants or any other assets located within the City’s right of way that you want to preserve, we suggest that you move them in preparation for the construction work.

Pre-construction inspection

The contractor is required to carry out a pre-construction inspection of homes in the work area if the homeowner is in agreement. A representative from the contractor or designate should have contacted you already to schedule these inspections.

As part of this contract, the contractor is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until it is entirely complete as well as any damages to private property resulting from these construction activities. In the event of such occurrences, all claims for damages should be immediately reported both verbally and in writing to the contractor and to the City’s on-site Representative. This will ensure prompt notification of appropriate authorities to complete the claim investigations. If you own a subsurface lawn irrigation system, please notify the City Project Manager.

Temporary water services

During the replacement of the watermain, water will be supplied to buildings by temporary water lines. While your property will be on this temporary service, your water usage will be estimated as the temporary service is not metered. Your water bill will be based on the past average water usage for your address. If you have any questions, please contact Revenue at 613-580-2444 or WS-Billing@ottawa.ca(link opens email application).

Municipal fire suppression will continue during the construction period. Please note that private fire suppression systems will likely be impacted due to the temporary lines. If you have a private fire suppression system, you should make arrangements with a qualified fire protection services company to assess the extent of the impact. The building owner is obligated under the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg 213/07) sections 6.4.1.4. (1)(a) and 6.5.2.1. to notify the fire department and Chief Fire Official of these impairments. To contact Ottawa Fire Services, please email fireprevention@ottawa.ca(link opens email application) or call 613-580-2424, ext. 15371.

We apologize in advance for any disruptions in water service during construction. Any problems with the temporary water services can be directed to the City’s on-site representative or call the City of Ottawa at 3-1-1 in the evenings or weekends. 

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).

The City of Ottawa held a public information session at the Richelieu Vanier Community Centre on February 18, 2025, to discuss a reconstruction project planned in your neighbourhood. 

Through this session, the City of Ottawa presented the latest design drawings, proposed schedule, and construction information related to the Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Ste. Monique Street Integrate Renewal project in advance of the start of construction in late spring 2025.

In addition to the above meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents:

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Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below by March 4, 2025.

What: The City of Ottawa is undertaking the rehabilitation of Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Ste-Monique Street.

The proposed rehabilitation consists of the replacement or reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, watermains, portions of the storm sewers, curbs, sidewalks and roads within the project limits. The project will also add traffic calming elements such as raised intersections, speed humps, road narrowings and curb extensions, where appropriate to improve safety for all road users.

Why: The City is renewing the underground infrastructure to improve performance of our sewers and to improve the reliability of the water distribution system. The inclusion of integrated requirements for accessibility and pedestrian movements aligns with the direction provided by the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and the City’s Official Plan. 

Where: The project limits are as follows:

• Longpré Street from Marier Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
• Marquette Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
• Des Pères-Blancs Avenue from south of Longpré Street to St-Jacques Street
• Ste-Monique Street from Ste-Cécile Street to Marquette Avenue
• Resurfacing of Ste-Monique Street from Marquette Avenue to Jolliet Avenue

When: The current project schedule is as follows and is subject to funding approval:

• Design completed
• Construction start: late spring 2025
• Substantial completion: fall 2026
• Final completion: summer 2027

Additional notices will be delivered to local residents prior to construction

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Robinson Consultants Inc., to develop a design for the reconstruction of this project.

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
Frédéric Lacasse(link opens email application), P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-227-1459

This notice is to provide a construction update to the residents of Michel Circle and Lebrun Street. 

By the middle of December 2024, we expect that the contractor will have completed the installation of the underground sewer and watermain, base coarse asphalt roadway paving, and the reinstatement of driveways along Lebrun Street, and along Michel Circle from Lebrun Street to Lavergne Street (east).  The contractor is planning to complete the lining of select sanitary sewer laterals during the winter months. 

After the winter shutdown period, the contractor will return to site in spring 2025, to begin sewer and watermain construction along Michel Circle from Lavergne Street (west) to Lebrun Street, and to complete the soft landscaping reinstatement (topsoil, sod, garden reinstatement, vegetation and tree plantings), concrete curb and sidewalk construction, and final lift of asphalt roadway paving including speed humps along Lebrun Street and Michel Circle from Lebrun Street to Lavergne Street (east).   
 
Thank you for your on-going patience and understanding as we complete our critical infrastructure renewals.

Beginning in September, the City of Ottawa will start construction for the integrated renewal of storm, sewer, and watermains in your neighbourhood.

What: The proposed rehabilitation consists of the replacement or reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, watermains, portions of the storm sewers, curbs, sidewalks, and roads within the project limits. The project will also add traffic calming elements such as raised intersections, speed humps, road narrowings, and curb extensions, where appropriate to improve safety for all road users based on the new 30 km/h design guidelines.

Why: The existing watermains, sewers and road infrastructure are approaching the end of their useful life and require replacement. The inclusion of integrated elements for accessibility and pedestrian movements aligns with the direction provided by the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and the City’s Official Plan.

When: Construction of Phase 1 is expected to begin early September and be completed by fall 2025.

Where: The City will renew Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Michel Circle from Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street as part of Phase 1 of the project.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., to complete the work.

Traffic management

Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic along Michel Circle and Lebrun Street will be impacted.

On-street parking

As the various road reconstruction activities are in progress on your street, on-street parking may be restricted. In the event that access to your driveway will be impacted, you will receive 24-hours’ notice and provided with a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence. Residents with electric vehicles will need to find alternative charging arrangements when access is restricted. The use of extension cords within the public right of way is not permitted.

Should you have additional concerns about reduced access, such as business deliveries or accessibility requirements, please contact the project manager.

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).

The integrated renewal of Lebrun Street, Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Ste-Monique Street will proceed in two phases. 

What: The proposed rehabilitation consists of the replacement or reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, watermains, portions of the storm sewers, curbs, sidewalks, and roads within the project limits. The project will also add traffic calming elements such as raised intersections, speed humps, road narrowings, and curb extensions, where appropriate to improve safety for all road users based on the new 30 km/h design guidelines. 

Why: The existing watermains, sewers and road infrastructure are approaching the end of their useful life and require replacement. The inclusion of integrated elements for accessibility and pedestrian movements aligns with the direction provided by the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and the City’s Official Plan.

When: Construction is scheduled to start in summer 2024 for Phase 1 only.

Phase 1 of construction will begin in summer 2024 and includes the integrated renewal of Michel Circle and Lebrun Street only. When details are known regarding contractor retained to construct Phase 1, a further public notice will be distributed to affected residents prior to the start of construction activities. 
 
Phase 2 of construction will begin in spring 2025 and includes the integrated renewal of Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Ste-Monique Street. A public information session will be held in fall 2024 to present the final plans to the community and to provide details on what to expect during construction of Phase 2. You will receive an invitation to the information session through the mail.

Where:

Phase 1:

• Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
• Michel Circle from Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street

Phase 2:

• Longpré Street from Marier Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
• Marquette Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
• des Pères-Blancs Avenue from south of Longpré Street to St-Jacques Street
• Ste-Monique Street from Ste-Cécile Street to Jolliet Avenue

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Robinson Consultants Inc., to complete the design of the project.

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 Integrated Renewal: Lebrun Street, Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, Des Pères Blancs Avenue and Ste. Monique Street by June 8, 2022. Information can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below.

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A virtual public information session was held on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 7 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: The City of Ottawa is undertaking the rehabilitation of Lebrun Street, Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, Des Pères Blancs Avenue and Ste. Monique Street.

The proposed rehabilitation consists of the replacement or reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, watermains, portions of the storm sewers, curbs, sidewalks and roads within the project limits. The project will also add traffic calming elements such as raised intersections, speed humps, road narrowings and curb extensions, where appropriate to improve safety for all road users.

Why: The City is investing in the Vanier community by renewing the underground infrastructure to improve performance of our sewers and to improve the reliability of the water distribution system. The inclusion of integrated requirements for accessibility and pedestrian movements align with the direction provided by the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and the City’s Official Plan.

Where: The project limits are as follows:

• Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to Des Pères Blancs Avenue
• Longpre Street from Marier Avenue to Des Pères Blancs Avenue
• Marquette Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to Des Pères Blancs Avenue
• Michel Circle from Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street
• Des Pères Blancs Avenue from south of Longpré Street to St-Jacques Street
• Ste Monique Street from Ste Cécile Street to Marquette Avenue
• Resurfacing of Ste Monique Street from Marquette Avenue to Jolliet Avenue

When: The current project schedule is as follows and is subject to funding approval:

• Design completion: winter 2023
• Construction start: spring 2023

Notices will be sent prior to construction

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Robinson Consultants Inc., to develop a design for the reconstruction of this project.

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager.