Project overview
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:
- des Pères-Blancs Avenue - south of Longpré Street to St-Jacques Street
- Lebrun Street - Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
- Longpré Street - Marier Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
- Marquette Avenue - Beechwood Avenue to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
- Michel Circle - Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street
- Ste-Monique Street - Marquette Avenue to Ste-Cécile Street
Project timing
Design: underway
Design completion: fall 2023
Construction: tentatively scheduled to start in spring 2024, continuing in 2025, subject to funding availability
Project budget
The estimated total project budget is $14.4 M.
Approved funds to date are $2.4 M to facilitate project design, property requirements and preparatory works.
Public engagement
A public engagement session was held in May 2022, to present the preliminary design drawings to the public. At that time the public was able to review the design, ask questions and provide feedback 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
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 of Ottawa Project Manager
Frédéric Lacasse, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure and Water Services
Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-227-1459
Project update (April 2023)
This notice is to advise you that while design work for the renewal of sewers, watermains, roadways and sidewalks on Lebrun Street, Longpré Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, des Pères-Blancs Avenue and Ste-Monique Street remains on-going, construction will not be starting in 2023.
Construction is now planned to start in the spring of 2024, pending budget approval later this year. If utility relocations, such as Hydro Ottawa, Telecom or Enbridge are required ahead of construction, notices will be sent to the affected areas.
A public information session will be held in early 2024 to present the final plans to the community and provide details on what to expect during construction. You will receive an invitation to the information session through the mail.
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 spring 2024, subject to budget approvals.
Where:
- Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to des Pères-Blancs Avenue
- Longpré 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 Jolliet Avenue
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Robinson Consultants Inc., to complete the design of the project.
Online engagement opportunities (May 25 to June 8, 2022)
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.
Geotechnical investigation (September 2021)
Beginning in September, the City of Ottawa will undertake a geotechnical investigation in your neighbourhood. This work is being completed to determine the underground soil conditions to support the design of the road, watermain and sewer replacement on Lebrun Street, Longpre Street, Marquette Avenue, Michel Circle, Ste Monique Street and Des Peres Blancs Avenue. The purpose of this project is to renew aging underground infrastructure and reconstruct the roads and sidewalks. An invitation to an initial public consultation will be delivered in early 2022. At that meeting, we will present the preliminary design to the community and obtain feedback. The construction of the project is tentatively scheduled to start in 2023, subject to funding availability.
What: The work will involve the drilling of boreholes and obtaining soil samples for testing.
Why: This geotechnical investigation is needed to support the design of the road, watermain and sewer reconstruction.
When: The work is scheduled to start in September 2021 and is expected to take 2-3 working days per street to complete, subject to weather conditions.
Where:
- Lebrun Street from Michel Circle to Des Peres Blancs Avenue
- Longpre Street from Marier Avenue to Des Peres Blancs Avenue
- Marquette Avenue from Beechwood Avenue to Des Peres Blancs Avenue
- Michel Circle from Lavergne Street to Lavergne Street
- Des Peres Blancs Avenue from South of Longpre Street to St-Jacques Street
- Ste Monique Street from Ste Cecile Street to Jolliet Ave
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Thurber Engineering to undertake the geotechnical investigation work for the project.