Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa plans to replace the aging combined sewers and watermains within James Street and Kent Street. All roadways will be fully reconstructed with new curbs, sidewalks and asphalt pavement. A new contraflow bicycle lane is proposed for the south side of James Street. The limits of this proposed project are highlighted in the below figure.
Project limits
The following street segments have been identified to be reconstructed.
- James Street (Bronson Avenue to Bank Street)
- Kent Street (Florence Street to James Street)
Project timing
Design: anticipated by fall 2024
Construction start: anticipated in spring 2025
Construction completion: spring/summer 2027
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $1.8 million.
Additional funding will be secured via the 2024 budget process for construction.
Public engagement
A public information session – open house was held on October 30 at the McNabb Arena and Community Centre to present the preliminary design drawings to the public. At this time, attendees were 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 Manager
Joe Mojsej, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 16203
Public information session - open house (October 30 to November 13, 2024)
The City of Ottawa held a public information session on Wednesday October 30 at the McNabb Arena and Community Centre to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Preliminary design drawings were on display for review and staff were present to answer any questions and receive comments.
Residents can participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents:
JAMES STREET
Proposed geometry and traffic calming measures
Board 01 [ 2.95 MB ]
Board 02 [ 2.75 MB ]
Proposed underground work
Board 03 [ 2.19 MB ]
Board 04 [ 2.11 MB ]
KENT STREET
Proposed geometry and traffic calming measures
Board 05 [ 1.80 MB ]
Proposed underground work
Board 06 [ 1.77 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 by November 13, 2024.
The following provides additional information about the project:
What: The project involves watermain and sewer replacement, road and sidewalk reconstruction, traffic calming features and a new contraflow (eastbound) bicycle lane for the south side of James Street.
Why: The objective of this project is to rehabilitate underground and roadway infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan.
When: Construction is planned to start in spring 2025 and be completed by summer 2027.
Where: James Street from Bronson Avenue to Bank Street and Kent Street between Florence Street and James Street.
Who: The engineering firm, J.L. Richards and Associates Limited, has been retained by the City of Ottawa to develop design drawings for this project.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the City’s Project Manager:
City Project Manager
Joe Mojsej, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 16203