Project overview
The City of Ottawa has completed detailed design work for upgrades to the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station and construction is planned to start in 2023.
The Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station located in the Village of Richmond, serves both the Village of Richmond and Munster Hamlet. It was constructed in 1984 and is located at 63 Royal York Street at the intersection of Royal York Street and Cockburn Street South. It consists of a Dry Well / Wet Well configuration with an interior diesel generator for emergency power, and SCADA communication and control systems.
Project description
The objective of this project is to improve the reliability of the facility and providing capacity increases for future growth.
The work involves the demolition, removal and replacement of process, electrical and mechanical equipment inside the pumping station, building code and safety improvements, instrumentation and controls, a new generator, new access to the station, new sections of 600mm diameter forcemain and a new 200mm watermain along Royal York Street between Cockburn Street and King Street.
The City makes every effort to minimize the impacts of construction on the community. Utilities modifications and excavation within the City right of way limits is expected. Construction site fencing will be in place during construction to enhance public safety. Sanitary service for existing community will not be interrupted during this project.
Project timing
Design: completed
Construction start: early 2023
Construction completion: end of 2024, mid-2025
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $14 million.
Public engagement
A virtual public information session was held on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 5 pm to provide an update and allow an opportunity for questions related to the project.
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, 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
Kristin Smith, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 12180
Contract Administrator
Stantec
Shawn Ireland, P.Eng., Contract Administrator
Tel.: 613-218-4845
On-site Inspector
Chris Buder, Senior Site Inspector
Tel.: 613-286-8139
Contractor Representative - Doran
Steve Braddock, Site Superintendent
Tel.: 613-793-5339
Taggart Construction
Tel: 613-389-7054
Lennox Street Park - construction notice (October 2023)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting October 10, 2023.
As part of the Richmond Pumping Station upgrades, we will be undertaking an alteration to the floodplain at the Lennox Street park. This also includes the addition of new trees.
The Richmond Pumping Station upgrade project is being conducted to increase the station’s pumping capacity, as well as to complete upgrades to the existing station. This sanitary pumping station is located at 63 Royal York Street at the intersection of Royal York Street and Cockburn Street South.
What: Floodplain alteration.
Why: Due to the site alteration of the floodplain within the Richmond Pumping Station site, an equivalent alteration will take place at the Lennox Street park.
When: Construction is expected to begin October 10 and be completed by November 2023.
Where: Lennox Street Park
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Doran, to complete the work.
Traffic management
The multi-use pathway at the end of Lennox Street will remain operational.
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 there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. 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).
Construction notice (June 2023)
This notice is to advise that road construction in your neighbourhood will be starting July 4, 2023.
This project is being conducted to increase the station’s pumping capacity, as well as to complete upgrades to the existing station. This sanitary pumping station is located at 63 Royal York Street at the intersection of Royal York Street and Cockburn Street South.
What: A new watermain will be installed along Royal York Street. The project also includes upgrades within the pump station site and building; these are ongoing works.
Why: Upgrades to the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station are required to increase the pumping capacity and support future development.
When: Construction is expected to begin July 4 and be completed by August 18.
Where: Royal York Street from King Street to Colonel Murray Street.
Who: The watermain works will be completed by Taggart Construction Ltd. The pumping station building works are being completed by Doran.
Traffic management
Royal York Street from King Street to Colonel Murray Street will be closed to traffic.
The sidewalk on the northwest side of Royal York Street will be maintained throughout the duration of construction. Barrels will be set up to delineate the sidewalk from the work zone and pedestrian signage will be erected at the ends of the work zone. Cyclists will have to walk their bikes on the sidewalk.
On-street parking
As the various construction activities are in progress on your street, on-street parking will be restricted. In the event that access to your driveway is restricted due to construction activities, a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) will be distributed to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence.
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 there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work, such as traffic delays, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. 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).
Online engagement opportunity (March 15, 2023)
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.
A virtual public information session was held on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 5 pm to provide an update and allow an opportunity for questions related to the project.
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What: The project includes upgrades within the pump station site and building, as well as new sections of 600mm diameter forcemain and a new 200mm watermain along Royal York Street between Cockburn Street and King Street.
Why: Upgrades to the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station are required to increase the pumping capacity and support future development.
Where: The majority of the work will occur at the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station site at 63 Royal York Street. Forcemain and watermain works will have some impact to traffic.
When: Construction is underway; contractor mobilized in February 2023, and completion is expected for the end of 2024.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Stantec, to develop a design, and Doran is the Contractor on site.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
Elsa La Corte
A/Program Manager
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 22753
Pre-construction survey (January 2023)
Beginning in February 2023, the City of Ottawa will commence construction at the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station. In advance of construction, a survey of your property is encouraged.
Who: The contractor, Doran, has been retained to undertake the construction work. Oza Inspections Ltd. has been hired by Doran to conduct pre-construction inspections of the homes and properties within a 100-meter radius of the project site.
Why: Pre-construction surveys are completed to document existing conditions before construction commences.
What: Doran is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until the construction project is entirely completed. Doran is also required by the City to carry liability insurance before any work may proceed. You will be asked by representatives of Oza Inspections Ltd. for permission to survey your property before construction at the Pumping Station commences. It is to your benefit to allow the inspection to be conducted on your property, as it may assist with establishing the impact, if any, that construction has had at your property after work is complete. In addition, you may wish to complete your own survey of pre-construction conditions on your property. Your survey should include photographs.
When: Pre-construction survey requests will commence mid-January 2023. Letters will be delivered to residents.
Construction disruptions
Doran will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business. As you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work, such as delays and traffic detours, parking restrictions, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. 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).
Hydro Ottawa Electrical Service Upgrade (January 2023)
The Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station is scheduled to start construction beginning in early 2023. As part of this work, Hydro Ottawa will be upgrading the voltage distribution system to support the station’s increased pumping capacity. This work is essential and is being coordinated and managed by Hydro Ottawa, with the City of Ottawa staff monitoring and providing overall support. Local access will be maintained at all times.
What: Hydro Ottawa will construct a new six (6) pole line extension.
Why: This work is necessary to maintain the reliability of the electrical distribution system in the area and provide the required increased capacity to the pumping station.
When: This work is planned to begin in February 2023 and is expected to be completed by late spring 2023.
Where: The work will take place at the north side of Royal York Street from McBean Street to Cockburn Street South.
Who: Hydro Ottawa will upgrade the electrical service to the pumping station.
Traffic impacts
Traffic control and lane reduction may be implemented to ensure roads remain safe to residents.
Construction disruptions
The Contractor 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 construction. We would like to thank you in advance 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).
Contact information
For any emergency during normal working hours, outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1.
Hydro Ottawa
Ainley Ching
System Designer, Hydro Ottawa
Tel.: 613-738-5499, ext. 7267
City of Ottawa
Elsa La Corte
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 22753
Construction update (September 2022)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in winter 2022.
This project is being conducted to increase the station’s pumping capacity, as well as to complete upgrades to the existing station. This sanitary pumping station is located at 63 Royal York Street at the intersection of Royal York and Cockburn Street South.
What: The project includes upgrades within the pump station site and building, as well as new sections of 600mm diameter forcemain and a new 200mm watermain along Royal York Street between Cockburn Street and King Street.
Why: Upgrades to the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station are required to increase the pumping capacity and support future development.
When: Construction is expected to be begin winter 2022 (January-February 2023). The forcemain and watermain works are planned to commence spring-summer 2023.
Where: The majority of the work will occur at the Richmond Sanitary Pumping Station site at 63 Royal York Street. Forcemain and watermain works will have some impact to traffic.
Who: The City of Ottawa will retain a Contractor - to be announced late fall 2022.
Traffic management
Intermittent lane impacts will occur at the intersection of Cockburn Street and Royal York Street in front of the station to allow our contractor to deliver materials and equipment. Intermittent lane closures will occur on Royal York Street during active construction phases, however, local access to properties will be maintained throughout construction. The construction site will be fenced off for public safety.
Construction disruptions
The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business. As you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work, such as delays and traffic detours, parking restrictions, noise and dust. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. 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).