Integrated Renewal: Winona, Wilmont, Elmgrove and Picton

Project description

The City of Ottawa plans to replace the following infrastructure:

• Watermains, sanitary sewers and portions of the storm sewers on Winona Avenue
• Watermains and sanitary sewers on Wilmont Avenue and Elmgrove Avenue
• Watermain on Picton Avenue

Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue and Elmgrove Avenue will be fully reconstructed with new asphalt, catch basins, concrete curbs and sidewalks. Picton Avenue will undergo trench reinstatement.

The project will also incorporate several new traffic calming features such as mid-block narrowings, speed humps and raised crosswalks and intersections at strategic locations.

Project area

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

1. Winona Avenue (Richmond Road to Scott Street)
2. Wilmont Avenue (Winston Avenue to Churchill Avenue North)
3. Elmgrove Avenue (Dead End to Winona Avenue)
4. Picton Avenue (Dead End to Winona Avenue)

Project timing

Design: complete
Construction start: spring 2024
Construction completion: summer 2026

Project budget

The total project budget is $9.6 million.

Public engagement

A public engagement opportunity was held in late spring 2022 and fall 2023, 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.

This notice is to provide a construction update to the residents of Wilmont Avenue and Winston Avenue. By the end of November 2024, we expect that the contractor will have completed the installation of all underground sewer and watermain infrastructure, concrete curb and sidewalk reinstatement, base coarse asphalt roadway paving, and the completion of hard landscaping elements (interlocking paving stones, patio stones, and driveway reinstatement).

After the winter shutdown period, the contractor will return to site in spring 2025, weather-permitting, to complete the soft landscaping reinstatement (topsoil, sod, garden reinstatement, vegetation and tree plantings) and final lift of asphalt roadway paving including speed humps.

Thank you for your on-going patience and understanding as we complete our critical infrastructure renewals.

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
Andrew Arseneault, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-315-4625

Contract Administrator
Patrick Chamney, P.Eng. 
Senior Project Manager
Robinson Consultants Inc.
Tel.: 613-592-6060, ext. 119

Contractor Representative
Justin Ryan, P.Eng.
Project Manager
R.W. Tomlinson Limited
Tel.: 613-690-3092

Site Inspector
Ryan Welsh
Senior Site Inspector
Robinson Consultants Inc.
Tel.: 613-983-5025

This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in spring 2024. Work will begin on Wilmont Avenue and include the replacement of underground sewers and watermains as well as full road reconstruction.

What: The City of Ottawa is undertaking the rehabilitation of Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue, Elmgrove Avenue, and Picton Avenue.

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.

When: This work is planned to begin in spring 2024 and will be completed by summer 2026. Works in 2024 will be focused on Wilmont Avenue from Winston Avenue to Churchill Avenue North with minor preparation works possible on Winona Avenue. Major works on Winona Avenue, Elmgrove Avenue, and Picton Avenue will begin in 2025.

Where:

• Winona Avenue from Richmond Road to Scott Street
• Wilmont Avenue from Winston Avenue to Churchill Avenue North
• Elmgrove Avenue from dead end to Winona Avenue
• Picton Avenue from dead end to Winona Avenue

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

Safety

During construction, it is our priority to ensure the safety of the public. We need your co-operation to make it safer for everyone, please stay clear of all construction equipment and open excavations. If applicable, please tell your children about the dangers of playing near a construction area.

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.

Work is anticipated to start in spring 2024 and be completed in summer 2026. Seasonal shutdowns will occur over the winter each year with the road being reinstated prior to shutdown.

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 vehicular 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 will be contacting you 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.

Municipal fire suppression will continue during the construction period. Please note that private fire suppression systems may be impacted. Temporary water is provided for domestic consumption purposes only. If you have a private fire suppression system, it is recommended that you make arrangements with a fire protection services company in order to determine the extent of any impact. For information on minimizing your fire risk contact the City’s Fire Services at 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. 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 Churchill Seniors Centre 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 in advance of the start of construction, planned for spring 2024. 

You can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents below:

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An in-person public information session was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:30 pm. 

What: The City of Ottawa is undertaking the design for the renewal of the infrastructure on Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue, Elmgrove Avenue and Picton Avenue. The proposed work consists of 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 neighbourhood.     

Where: The proposed work will occur on Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue, Elmgrove Avenue, Picton Avenue and Ashton Avenue.

When: The design work for this project is concluding and construction is expected to start in spring 2024, pending approvals including budget and overall construction coordination. The timing for the project will be confirmed closer to construction.

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

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 Project Manager
Kim Pearce, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction - Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25594

Consultant Project Manager
Darryl Shurb, P.Eng.
Robinson Consultants Inc.
350 Palladium Drive, Suite 210, Ottawa, ON, K2V 1A8
Tel.: 613-592-6060, ext. 145

The City of Ottawa continues to take precautionary steps to protect members of the public and respect concerns of public safety during these unprecedented times. Therefore, as an alternative to hosting in-person public information sessions, information on this project is being posted to Ottawa.ca for your review and comment. The City remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood.

For the Integrated Renewal: Winona and Wilmont project, the project team will be taking a proactive approach and will update you using different methods of communication including mailed notices and posting information on Ottawa.ca.

The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the documents by July 13, 2022. Your feedback 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 June 29, 2022, at 7 pm. 

What: The City of Ottawa plans to replace the following infrastructure:

• Watermains, sanitary sewers and portions of the storm sewers on Winona Avenue
• Watermains and sanitary sewers on Wilmont Avenue and Elmgrove Avenue
• Watermain on Picton Avenue

Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue and Elmgrove Avenue will be fully reconstructed with new asphalt, catch basins, concrete curbs and sidewalks. Picton Avenue will undergo trench reinstatement.

The project will also incorporate several new traffic calming features such as mid-block narrowings, speed humps and raised crosswalks and intersections at strategic locations.

Why: The sanitary sewers on Winona Avenue and Wilmont Avenue were built circa the 1930’s and are reaching the end of their life and require reconstruction. The watermains on Winona Avenue, Wilmont Avenue and Picton Avenue were built in 1931 and will be replaced when the sewer is replaced. The existing sanitary sewer on Elmgrove Avenue has a negative slope and requires replacement. The storm sewer on Winona Avenue between Elmgrove Avenue and Scott Street is being replaced due to conflicts with the proposed sanitary sewer on Elmgrove Avenue and the existing storm sewer on Winona Avenue.

Where:

• Winona Avenue (Richmond Road to Scott Street)
• Wilmont Avenue (Winston Avenue to Churchill Road North)
• Elmgrove Avenue (Dead End to Winona Avenue)
• Picton Avenue (Dead End to Winona Avenue)

When: The current project schedule is as follows:

• Design is expected to be completed in fall 2023
• Construction is expected to start in spring 2024

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 Integrated Renewal project for Winona Avenue and Wilmont Avenue.

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

Kim Pearce, P. Eng.
Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext, 25594