Pretoria Avenue Road and Sewer Renewal

Project description

The City of Ottawa is undertaking the preliminary and detailed design for the renewal of Pretoria Avenue in the Glebe due to the age and condition of the existing combined sewer. The existing infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. The project limits on Pretoria Avenue will extend from Bank Street to Metcalfe Street.

This project will involve the construction of new combined sewers, full roadway with traffic calming, sidewalk, improved cycling infrastructure, and landscaping reinstatement within the City's right of way. Replacement of the City owned portion of sanitary/storm services to the property line will also be completed during the construction.

If your house/building was built prior to 1958, there is a possibility that your private water service may have been constructed using lead pipe (modern pipes are typically copper). For additional information regarding lead water services and the City's Lead Pipe Replacement Program please visit the City's website.

Project timing

Design: fall 2024
Construction start: spring 2025
Construction completion: fall 2025

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $900,000.

Public engagement

An online public engagement session was held in April 2023 to present the design drawings to the public. The public was able to review the design at their leisure and send comments or questions on the proposed works to the design team.

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 further information or to provide comments, please contact the City’s project manager.

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

City Consultant Representative
Lisa Marshall, P.Eng.
Project Manager
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers
115 Walgreen Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0
Tel: 613-714-0815

The City of Ottawa remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood and may use a variety of communication methods to update residents including but not limited to, mailed notices, ottawa.ca, in-person and online engagement opportunities. 

This notice is to advise the community that due to approval issues and requested scope modifications, the proposed construction has been delayed until 2025.   

What: The proposed work includes the installation, rehabilitation and/or replacement of sewers, lateral sewer services to the property line, sidewalks, cycle lanes, road structure, etc. 

Why: The purpose of the project is to renew the combined sewer within the project limits, as it has reached its end of service life.
     
When: The current project schedule is as follows:

• Initial design is complete, with potential modifications to be completed by fall 2024
• Construction is expected to start in spring 2025

Where: Pretoria Avenue, between Bank Street and Metcalfe Street, with minor works between Metcalfe Steet and Queen Elizabeth Drive.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Egis (formerly known as McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers), to develop a design for the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project.

The City of Ottawa remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood and may use a variety of communication methods to update residents including but not limited to, mailed notices, ottawa.ca, in-person and online engagement opportunities. 

This notice is to advise the community that due to approval issues, and to minimize the impact to the community as much as possible, the proposed construction has been delayed until 2024.   

What: The proposed work includes the installation, rehabilitation and/or replacement of sewers, lateral sewer services to the property line, sidewalks, cycle lanes, road structure, etc. 

Why: The purpose of the project is to renew the aging infrastructure within the project limits.
     
When: The current project schedule is as follows:

• Design is complete, with minor tweaks to be completed by fall 2023
• Construction is expected to start in spring 2024

Where: Pretoria Avenue, between Bank Street and Metcalfe Street, with minor works between Metcalfe Steet and Queen Elizabeth Drive.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers, to develop a design for the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project.

The City of Ottawa remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood and may use a variety of communication methods to update residents including but not limited to, mailed notices, ottawa.ca, in-person and online engagement opportunities. 

The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the new documents and illustrations for the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project by May 5, 2023. Information can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below. 

Presentation [ 906.89 KB ]
Drawings [ 2.26 MB ]

What: The proposed work includes the installation, rehabilitation and/or replacement of sewers, lateral sewer services to the property line, sidewalks, cycle lanes, road structure, etc. 

Why: The purpose of the project is to renew the aging infrastructure within the project limits.
     
When: The current project schedule is as follows:

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

Where: Pretoria Avenue, between Bank Street and Metcalfe Street, with minor works between Metcalfe Steet and Queen Elizabeth Drive.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers, to develop a design for the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project.

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

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

City Consultant Representative
Lisa Marshall, P.Eng.
Project Manager
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers
115 Walgreen Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0
Tel: 613-714-0815

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. The City remains committed to keeping the public informed of projects occurring in your neighbourhood.

The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project by October 15, 2021.

Display boards [ 1.88 MB ]
Drawings [ 2.28 MB ]

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 proposed work includes the installation, rehabilitation and/or replacement of sewers, lateral sewer services to the property line, sidewalks, cycle lanes, road structure, etc.

Why: The purpose of the project is to renew the aging infrastructure within the project limits.

Where: Pretoria Avenue, between Bank Street and Metcalfe Street

When: The current project schedule is as follows:

• Design is expected to be completed in spring 2022
• Construction is expected to start in summer 2022

Notices will be sent prior to construction.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers, to develop a design for the Pretoria Avenue Road Sewer Renewal Project.

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