Project overview
Project description
The City of Ottawa has identified the need to rehabilitate the existing Ruisseau Park Ravine stormwater management (SWM) facility due to concerns with current levels of slope stability. The facility is located at 2151 Auburn Ridge Road, in the Chapel Hill community in east Ottawa.
A Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study was completed in 2022 to assess the existing conditions of the entire creek corridor, identify areas of concern, assess various alternative solutions and present a functional design for the preferred alternative to resolve erosion and slope stability problems within the ravine. Details of this Class EA study can be found on the City web page, ottawa.ca/bluewillowpark
The project design has been completed which includes the construction of six weir-pool structures along the channel, the realignment of the creek over a distance of 135 meters, and the filling and regrading of four slopes and the planting of new trees. The project has moved to the construction phase.
Project timing
Design: completion in summer 2023
Construction start: January 2024
Construction completion: fall 2024
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $3,600,000.
Public engagement
An online public information session was held in summer 2023 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.
Contact information
For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please to contact the Project Team:
City Project Manager
Marc Tremblay, C.E.T.
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 14391
Site Inspector
Tobias Windsor
City of Ottawa
Tel: 613-220-2526
Contractor Project Manager
Mike Buch
Goldie Mohr Limited
Tel: 613-223-1984
Construction update (March 2024)
The City of Ottawa would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience during the construction of this project. We acknowledge the disruptions and inconvenience that you have faced and would like to let you know how much we appreciate your support and cooperation throughout the construction process.
What: The Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation work has been progressing as scheduled. As of March 15, the contractor will be temporarily suspending work due to seasonal restrictions. The contractor intends to complete some landscaping works in the area of the new channel construction in late April / early May if site conditions are favourable.
Why: This notice is intended to provide a brief status update on project progress as we approach spring and summer.
When: Work on the new creek channel will re-commence in early summer 2024 and is planned to be completed by September 2024, weather dependent. Another notice will be issued prior to the start of the work after the schedule is confirmed.
Where: The work is located at 2151 Auburn Ridge Road, in the Chapel Hill community.
Who: The contractor, Goldie Mohr Limited, will continue to perform the construction works associated with the Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation.
Traffic and pedestrian management
The pedestrian pathways within the limits of the construction zone will continue to be closed until the contractor completes the project in summer 2024.
Construction notice (January 2024)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be commencing in winter 2024. This work is being conducted to rehabilitate the existing Ruisseau Park Ravine stormwater management (SWM) facility.
What: Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation.
Why: The City of Ottawa has identified the need to rehabilitate the existing Ruisseau Park Ravine stormwater management (SWM) facility due to concerns with current levels of slope stability.
When: This work is planned to be completed between late January into September 2024 weather dependent.
Where: The work is located at 2151 Auburn Ridge Road, in the Chapel Hill community.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Goldie Mohr Limited to complete this work.
Traffic and pedestrian management
Residents can expect construction traffic within the City’s right of way in the vicinity of Ruisseau Park Ravine. Some pedestrian pathways within the construction zone will be closed.
Construction disruptions
Goldie Mohr 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 operation of the work. 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).
Online engagement opportunity: July 28 to August 25, 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.
The Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation project held an online engagement opportunity in August 2023.
The City of Ottawa invited you to review and provide comments on the new documents and illustrations for the Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation by August 25, 2023.
Project display boards [ 8.87 MB ]
Summary of changes between functional design (Class EA) and detailed design [ 114.70 KB ]
What: Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation
Why: The City of Ottawa has identified the need to rehabilitate the existing Ruisseau Park Ravine stormwater management (SWM) facility due to concerns with current levels of slope stability.
Where: The work is located at 2151 Auburn Ridge Road, in the Chapel Hill community.
When: The current project schedule is as follows:
- Design is expected to be completed in summer 2023
- Construction is expected to start in fall 2023
Notices will be sent prior to construction.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, McIntosh Perry, to develop a design for the Ruisseau Park Ravine Rehabilitation.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
Marc Tremblay, C.E.T.
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext, 14391