Jeffrey Avenue, Arundel Avenue, Farnham Crescent et al. Integrated Renewal

Project description

The City of Ottawa has identified the need to undertake an integrated road, sewer and watermain rehabilitation project for select street segments within the Manor Park Community. The project is being conducted to replace aging road, sewer and watermain infrastructure and separate the existing combined sewer system.

Affected areas within the project limits, all or portions thereof, include:

• Arundel Avenue, from Farnham Crescent to St-Laurent Boulevard
• Braemar Street, from Ava Road to Arundel Avenue
• Farnham Crescent, from Ava Road north to the dead end
• Finter Street, from St-Laurent Boulevard to the dead end 
• Jeffrey Avenue, from St-Laurent Boulevard to Braemar Street
• Kilbarry Crescent, from Sandridge Road to Ava Road

Project timing

Design: April 2024 to April 2025
Construction start: spring 2025 (subject to funding)
Construction completion: summer / fall 2026

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $1.8 million. Budget will be adjusted once the design is completed and prior to the construction start date.

Public engagement

A public information session - open house was held on November 20, 2024, to present the design drawings to the public. At that time, residents 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.

For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1.
For further information about this project, please contact the City’s Project Manager:

City Project Manager
Julie Lyons, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 13343

City Consultant Representative
Jeff Marcuccio, P.Eng.
Project Manager
Novatech
Tel.: 613-254-9643, ext. 305

The City of Ottawa held a public information session - open house on November 20, 2024, to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Preliminary design drawings were on display for review and staff were present to answer questions and receive comments.

The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the preliminary design for this project that will be posted here shortly. Your feedback can be submitted via the online form, by email or by phone to the project manager, before December 4, 2024.

The following provides additional information about the project:

What: The project involves watermain and sewer replacement, road reconstruction and the addition of traffic calming features.

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 late spring 2025 and be completed by fall / winter 2026.

Where: Affected areas within the Manor Park Community include:

• Jeffrey Avenue, from St-Laurent Boulevard to Braemar Street
• Braemar Street, from Ava Road to Arundel Avenue
• Kilbarry Crescent, from Sandridge Road to Ava Avenue
• Arundel Avenue, from Farnham Crescent to St-Laurent Boulevard
• Farnham Crescent, from Ava Road to north-side dead-end
• Finter Street, from St-Laurent Boulevard to west-side dead-end

Who: The engineering firm, Novatech, 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.

In June 2024, the City of Ottawa will begin geotechnical work in your neighbourhood. This work is being conducted to facilitate the design for renewal of the watermains, sewers and roads, and provision of new sidewalks and speed reduction measures on sections of Jeffery Avenue, Braemar Street, Kilbarry Crescent, Arundel Avenue, Farnham Crescent and Finter Street. 

What: Boreholes will be advanced throughout the area.

Why: The City of Ottawa will be renewing buried infrastructure and associated road works in your area.

When: This work is tentatively planned to begin the week of June 17 and completion is anticipated by mid-July 2024, weather dependent.

Where: Boreholes are to be drilled along the road sections listed below. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times during the geotechnical work.

• Arundel Avenue, from Farnham Crescent to St-Laurent Boulevard
• Braemar Street, from Ava Road to Arundel Avenue
• Farnham Crescent, from Ava Road north to the dead end
• Finter Street, from St-Laurent Boulevard to the dead end 
• Jeffrey Avenue, from St-Laurent Boulevard to Braemar Street
• Kilbarry Crescent, from Sandridge Road to Ava Road

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the consultant, Thurber, to complete the work.

Construction disruptions

Thurber, and their contractor George Downing Estate Drilling, will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the normal 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 operation of the work. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.