Notices

The City of Ottawa is currently undertaking construction work on Valley Drive. The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is being replaced due its condition and to help mitigate flooding concerns in the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods. The sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, and full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction are being completed as well.

To facilitate construction, Pleasant Park will be closed at the intersection of Valley Drive. To maintain bus services in your community, OC Transpo route 49 will be detoured onto your street.

What: Bus route 49 will be detoured via Saunderson Drive, Halifax Drive, Walkley Road and St- Laurent Boulevard.

Why: The construction on Valley Drive requires the closure of the Pleasant Park intersection.

When: The detour is expected from 7 am Monday, June 19, until mid-September 2023.

Where: Detour routing: Route 49 via Saunderson Drive, Halifax Drive, Walkley Road and St-Laurent Boulevard.

OC Transpo Bus Stop Impacts

Stop number 7071 at Pleasant Park/Saunderson, Temporary Bus Stop at Saunderson/ Pleasant Park for Route 49 Hurdman
Stop number 7284 at St. Laurent/Connery,  Service on Route 49 Elmvale added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 8347 at St. Laurent/Connery, Service on Route 49 Hurdman added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 7286 at St. Laurent/Joliffe, Service on Route 49 Elmvale added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 7285 at St. Laurent/Joliffe, Service on Route 49 Hurdman added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 7288 at St. Laurent/Walkley, Service on Route 49 Elmvale added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 8348 at St. Laurent/Foley, Service on Route 49 Hurdman added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 5804 at Halifax/Dakota, Service on Route 49 Hurdman added for the duration of the detour
Stop number 5803 at Halifax/Ad. 2215, Service on Route 49 Elmvale added for the duration of the detour

Transit users can visit octranspo.com and use the travel planner or detour listing to see if their regular trips are affected. OC Transpo Customer Relations can be reached at 613-842-3600.

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Phase II construction, which started in spring 2022. 

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods in the Alta-Vista Ward. The sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to its condition and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The construction work involves the replacement of the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk, local sanitary sewers, and the local watermain. The project also includes full road reconstruction, as well as the addition of new pedestrian facilities. Municipal services to houses are also being replaced from the mainline up to the private property line.

The work remaining from Foley Avenue to Drew Avenue includes new concrete curb, sidewalk, traffic calming measures (curb extensions, speed bumps, and raised crosswalks), permanent streetlighting, permanent driveway and landscaping reinstatement, and final surface course of asphalt.

The remaining segment of water and sewer works is from Drew Avenue, northward through Weston Park, and to Saunderson Drive. Residents along this segment will be put on a temporary overland water system while the undergound watermain is being replaced. 

Construction in Weston Park will be isolated to the southwest quadrant of the park. Pedestrian access to the park will alternate between the Pleasant Park entrance and the Saunderson entrance as the sewer work progresses. The bocce court will be removed and reinstated after the sewer replacement.

Why: The construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighbourhood.

When: The Contractor is expected to recommence construction in April. The work between Foley Avenue and Drew Avenue is expected to be complete by the end of summer. The work from Drew Avenue to Saunderson Drive is expected to be complete by the end of fall. Timing of tree plantings throughout the project limit may be adjusted to fall 2023 or spring 2024 when optimal tree planting conditions are expected.

The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm while Sunday and statutory holiday work is allowed between 9 am and 10 pm. The hours of work for this project will typically be Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. However, due to traffic restrictions on Pleasant Park and sewer flow management requirements, some work may be required to occur on weekends or overnight. Please consult ottawa.ca/valleydrive.

Where: The project limits are:

• Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Pleasant Park Road
• Weston Park from the Pleasant Park Road access to the Saunderson Drive access
• Saunderson Drive at the Weston Park access

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration will be under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

If you own a subsurface lawn irrigation system, please notify the City’s Project Manager identified below. We encourage residents to contact the undersigned to identify and confirm that private irrigations systems have been disconnected or relocated. Damage may occur, should you choose not to relocate prior to our arrival. 

Traffic

During construction along Valley Drive, access will be restricted to local traffic only. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained. 

When the work progresses across the Pleasant Park Road intersection, the intersection will be closed for 12 weeks in the summer. A temporary detour for transit and vehicular traffic will be put in place.

On-street parking

As the various road reconstruction 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.

Impact on the right of way and adjacent private properties

Construction activities will occur within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to adjacent properties; driveways, walkways, lawns and/or gardens may be disturbed. In preparation for construction, the City recommends you remove any assets (i.e. temporary signage, parked vehicles, lawn furniture, special plantings, etc.) from the right of way. The City will reinstate disturbed areas at the end of construction.

You may feel vibrations at your home, due to the use of the heavy equipment needed to complete the work. The vibrations are not expected to be of a level that would impact private properties. As a precaution however, the Contractor will hire a specialist to conduct pre-construction surveys to assure property owners that any damage to private property will be recorded and addressed.

Private water services

One element of the reconstruction project is the replacement of the watermain under the road. This work will include replacement of the small water pipe that supplies water to your property, known as the water service. The water service extends from the watermain to your building. Part of the water service is located within the City’s property and part of the water service is located on your private property. This reconstruction project will replace only the City-owned portion of the water service between the watermain and your front property line. This will be done at no cost to you. The private section of the water service (on your property) between the front property line and your building is known as the private water service. The private water service will not be replaced as part of the City project.

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 copper or HDPE). There is information available on the City’s website regarding lead in drinking water and how to determine if you have lead plumbing pipes.

If you decide to replace your private water service because of existing lead pipe or simply as preventive maintenance due to the pipe’s age, you as the property owner are responsible for the replacement as you own the pipe located on your property. You may choose to hire your own contractor to replace the water pipes on your private property. The only constraint is that you may not carry out your work while the City is working on the street. Concurrent work on your adjacent property may create a safety hazard for the City’s contractor and/or for your contractor. Once the City’s work is complete, you may replace your private water service at any time thereafter.

Temporary water services

During the watermain reconstruction, your property may be placed on a temporary water service. While your property is on this temporary water service, your water usage will be estimated since the temporary service is not metered. Your water bill will be based on your past average water usage. If you have any questions, please contact Revenue at 613-580-2444 or WS-Billing@ottawa.ca.

Construction disruptions

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited 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. 

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Phase II construction, and more specifically, the upcoming tree removals.

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods in the Alta-Vista Ward. The sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age, condition and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The Contractor will be completing tree removals for the last portion of underground work remaining, from Drew Avenue to Pleasant Park Road, through Weston Park, and to Saunderson Drive. 

Why: The construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighbourhood. It would be ideal if the City never had to remove any trees when renewing the critical infrastructure we have underground, but it is sometimes required. Any time there is a conflict between a tree and the infrastructure renewal, we try to first find an alternative that would save the tree. We only proceed with tree removal as a last resort. We work with Forestry to ensure compliance with the Tree Protection By-law (2020-340), and that our landscape reinstatement plans include new trees that will eventually grow to replace those that had to be removed. On this project, we are renewing a trunk sewer which is bigger and deeper than typical sewers, so there are more tree impacts than usually encountered.

When: The Contractor is expected to commence tree removals at the end of March. Construction post winter-shutdown will resume in April, with another notice to be distributed in advance.

Where: Trees within the project limits to be removed have been spraypainted with an ‘X’. The project limits are:

• Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Pleasant Park Road
• Weston Park from the Pleasant Park Road access to the Saunderson Drive access
• Saunderson Drive at the Weston Park access

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration will be under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Phase II construction, which started in spring 2022. 

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods in the Alta-Vista Ward. The sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to its condition and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The Contractor has mobilized multiple crews to progress the construction work to a state where the road can be reopened by Friday, December 23, and construction can be shut down for the winter period.

Prior to winter shutdown, all the underground work will be done, residents’ water services will be transferred to the new watermain, and the temporary overland water system will be removed. The roadway will be paved with no concrete curbs. Driveways will be temporarily paved so they can be maintained for the winter. Temporary streetlighting will be installed. Outstanding work to be completed in summer 2023 includes all concrete curb, sidewalk, traffic calming measures (curb extensions, speed bumps, and raised crosswalks), permanent streetlighting, landscaping reinstatement, and final surface course of asphalt.

The last segment of construction from Drew Avenue, through Weston Park, and to Saunderson Drive will start around April/May 2023. Notice of construction recommencement will be sent out around two weeks in advance. The underground work will be completed in fall 2023, with final surface reinstatement in summer 2024.

Why: Construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighborhood.

When: Construction is expected to continue until approximately December 23, 2022, after which, construction will shut down for the winter. Construction is anticipated to resume in April/May 2023.

Where: The project limits are Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Pleasant Park Road, through Weston Park, and to Saunderson Drive.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration is under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

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, as you can appreciate, 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).

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Phase II construction, which started in spring 2022. 

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods in the Alta-Vista Ward. The sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to its condition and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The Contractor is planning to work Saturdays this fall 2022, commencing Saturday, September 24.

The Contractor has installed the new storm sewer trunk on the west side of Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to about Drew Avenue. Replacement of the sanitary sewer along the center of Valley Drive has commenced from Foley Avenue and will proceed northward to Drew Avenue. The sewer main replacements at the intersecting side streets (Goren Avenue, Dunelm Street, Gill Avenue, Edmond Avenue, and Drew Avenue) will soon follow. Subsequently, the old storm sewer trunk on the east side of Valley Drive can be removed. In its place, the new watermain will be installed. While the old storm is being removed and the new watermain is being installed, traffic and pedestrians will be moved over to the west side of the road. Once the new mains are installed, all the storm, sanitary, and water services will be replaced from the mains to the property lines. Once the services are replaced, the new watermain will be commissioned and residents will be transferred off from the temporary overland watermain and on to the new watermain. At that point, new road base, streetlighting, and catch basins, will be installed.

The sidewalk construction will be deferred to next year. Prior to winter shutdown, driveways and roadways will be reinstated with asphalt to ensure they can be plowed through the winter.

Why: Construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighborhood. The Contractor is expending extra effort to work on Saturdays, as there is a significant amount of work remaining prior to winter shutdown.

When: The Contractor commenced construction in spring 2022. Construction is expected to continue until the Christmas holiday season, when it will shutdown for winter break. In addition to working weekdays, the Contractor is planning to start working Saturdays this fall 2022, commencing Saturday, September 24. After winter shutdown, construction will start back up in spring 2023.

Where: The project limits for 2022 are Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Drew Avenue.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration is under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

Temporary water services

If your property has been placed on a temporary water service during construction this year, you will receive an additional notice titled ‘Frozen Temporary Water Service Warning: Advisory to Run Water’ This additional notice provides precautionary measures to those on a temporary overland water main and for when the outside temperature is forecast to fall below zero (0) degree Celsius.

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 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). 

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation project. Phase I was completed in 2020 and Phase II will be commencing shortly in your neighborhood.

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhoods in the Alta-Vista Ward. The sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age, condition and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewers and watermains are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The proposed construction work will involve the replacement of the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk, local sanitary sewers, and the local watermain. The project will include full road reconstruction, as well as the addition of new pedestrian facilities. Municipal services to houses will be replaced from the mainline up to the private property line.

Why: The construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighbourhood.

When: The Contractor is expected to commence construction spring 2022. The underground infrastructure installations, as well as the base course asphalt reinstatement between Foley Avenue and Drew Avenue is currently scheduled to be completed by end of 2022, with final landscaping and asphalt reinstatement within these limits to be completed in summer 2023.

In 2023, the underground infrastructure installations for the remainder of the project will be completed (crossing Pleasant Park Road, through Weston Park, and on Saunderson Drive). Final landscaping and asphalt will proceed in spring 2024.

The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2017-255) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm while Sunday and statutory holiday work is allowed between 9 am and 10 pm. The hours of work for this project will typically be Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. However, due to traffic restrictions on Pleasant Park and sewer flow management requirements, some work may be required to occur on weekends or overnight. Please consult ottawa.ca/valleydrive.

Where: The project limits are:

• Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Pleasant Park Road
• Weston Park from the Pleasant Park Road access to the Saunderson Drive access
• Saunderson Drive at the Weston Park access

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration will be under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

We encourage residents to contact the undersigned to identify and confirm that private irrigations systems have been disconnected or relocated. Damage may occur, should you choose not to relocate prior to our arrival. If you own a subsurface lawn irrigation system, please notify the City’s Project Manager identified below.

Traffic

During construction along Valley Drive, access will be restricted to local traffic only. Pedestrian and cyclist access to be maintained.

When the work progresses across the Pleasant Park Road intersection in 2023, the intersection will be closed for up to 12 weeks. A temporary detour for transit and vehicular traffic will be put in place. Detour information will be provided in advance of the closure.

On-Street Parking

As the various road reconstruction 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 by our City inspector or Contract Administrator to permit on-street parking within two blocks of your residence.

Impact on the Right of Way and Adjacent Private Properties

Construction activities will occur within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to adjacent properties; driveways, walkways, lawns and/or gardens may be disturbed. In preparation for construction, the City recommends you remove any assets (i.e. temporary signage, parked vehicles, lawn furniture, special plantings, etc.) from the right of way. The City will reinstate disturbed areas at the end of construction.

It is normal to feel vibrations at your home due to the use of the heavy equipment needed to complete the construction. The vibrations are not expected to be of a level that would damage private properties or structures. As a precaution, however, the Contractor will hire a specialist to conduct pre-construction surveys to assure property owners that any damage to private property will be recorded and addressed.

Private Water Services

One element of the reconstruction project is the replacement of the watermain under the road. This work will include replacement of the small water pipe that supplies water to your property, known as the water service. The water service extends from the watermain to your building. Part of the water service is located within the City’s property and part of the water service is located on your private property. This reconstruction project will replace only the City-owned portion of the water service between the watermain and your front property line. This will be done at no cost to you. The private section of the water service (on your property) between the front property line and your building is known as the private water service. The private water service will not be replaced as part of the City project.

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 copper or HDPE). There is information available on the City’s website regarding lead in drinking water and how to determine if you have lead plumbing pipes. 

If you decide to replace your private water service because of existing lead pipe or simply as preventive maintenance due to the pipe’s age, you as the property owner are responsible for the replacement as you own the pipe located on your property. You may choose to hire your own contractor to replace the water pipes on your private property. The only constraint is that you may not carry out your work while the City is working on the street. Concurrent work on your adjacent property may create a safety hazard for the City’s contractor and/or for your contractor. Once the City’s work is complete, you may replace your private water service at any time thereafter.

Temporary Water Services

During the watermain reconstruction, your property will be placed on a temporary water service. While your property will be on this temporary water service, your water usage will be estimated since the temporary service is not metered. Your water bill will be based on your past average water usage. If you have any questions, please contact Revenue at 613-580-2444 or WS-Billing@ottawa.ca

Construction Disruptions

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited 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.  For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation project.

Phase I, from the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road to the intersection of Foley Avenue and Valley Drive, was completed in 2020.

Phase II, from the intersection of Valley Drive and Foley Avenue, to Saunderson Drive at the west entrance of Weston Park, was expected to start in August 2021, however, construction has been deferred to 2022 and is expected to start in the spring.

The City has a proactive communication approach and is committed to providing updates as the project progresses and prior to the start of construction.

What: The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhood in the Alta-Vista Ward. The Valley Drive storm trunk sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is identified for replacement given it age and to address flooding concerns in the area. The sanitary sewer and watermain are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

Why: This project was scheduled to continue into the colder fall months, the project timeline was reviewed to evaluate and minimize any potential risks and impacts. Based on all the information available, including prioritizing quality as well as longer lead time on materials required, a decision has been made to defer the project to 2022.

When: Phase II of the project is expected to start in the spring 2022.

Where: Phase II of the project from Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Drew Avenue is expected to start construction in the spring and scheduled to be completed by the end of the 2022. More information will be communicated in advance of construction.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration is under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhood in the Alta-Vista Ward. The Valley Drive Storm Trunk sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewer and watermain are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

This notice is to provide you with an update on the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation project. Phase I was completed in 2020 and Phase II will be commencing shortly in your neighborhood.

What: The proposed construction work will involve the replacement of the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk, local sanitary sewers, and the local watermain. The project will include full road reconstruction, as well as the addition of new pedestrian facilities. Municipal services to houses will be replaced from the mainline up to the private property line.

Why: The construction is necessary as a first step in addressing local storm drainage issues and to rehabilitate aging infrastructure in the neighbourhood.

When: The Contractor is expected to commence construction by mid-August 2021. The underground work and base asphalt between Foley Avenue and Goren Avenue is expected to be complete by end of 2021, with final landscaping and asphalt within these limits to be completed in spring 2022.

In 2022, the underground construction will continue to Drew Avenue.

In 2023, the underground work on the remainder of the project will be completed (crossing Pleasant Park Road, through Weston Park, and on Saunderson Drive). Final landscaping and asphalt will proceed in spring 2024.

The City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2004-253) allows construction activity to occur weekdays between 7 am and 10 pm. On Saturdays, work is permitted between 7 am and 10 pm while Sunday and statutory holiday work is allowed between 9 am and 10 pm. The hours of work for this project will typically be Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. However, due to traffic restrictions on Pleasant Park and sewer flow management requirements, some work may be required to occur on weekends or overnight. Please consult ottawa.ca/valleydrive.

Where: The project limits are:

• Valley Drive from Foley Avenue to Pleasant Park Road
• Weston Park from the Pleasant Park Road access to the Saunderson Drive access
• Saunderson Drive at the Weston Park access

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, to complete the work. Contract Administration will be under the responsibility of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers.

If you own a subsurface lawn irrigation system, please notify the City’s Project Manager identified below. We encourage residents to contact the undersigned to identify and confirm that private irrigations systems have been disconnected or relocated. Damage may occur, should you choose not to relocate prior to our arrival.

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 special accommodation, please contact the undersigned. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request, at the following link: ottawa.ca/accessibleformat

Traffic

During construction along Valley Drive, access will be restricted to local traffic only. Pedestrian and cyclist access to be maintained.

When the work progresses across the Pleasant Park Road intersection in 2023, the intersection will be closed for up to 12 weeks. A temporary detour for transit and vehicular traffic will be put in place. Detour information will be provided in advance of the closure.

On-Street Parking

As the various road reconstruction 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.

Impact on the Right of Way and Adjacent Private Properties

Construction activities will occur within the City’s right of way but may result in some disruption to adjacent properties; driveways, walkways, lawns and/or gardens may be disturbed. In preparation for construction, the City recommends you remove any assets (i.e. temporary signage, parked vehicles, lawn furniture, special plantings, etc.) from the right of way. The City will reinstate disturbed areas at the end of construction.

You may feel vibrations at your home, due to the use of the heavy equipment needed to complete the work. The vibrations are not expected to be of a level that would impact private properties. As a precaution however, the Contractor will hire a specialist to conduct pre-construction surveys to assure property owners that any damage to private property will be recorded and addressed.

Private Water Services

One element of the reconstruction project is the replacement of the watermain under the road. This work will include replacement of the small water pipe that supplies water to your property, known as the water service. The water service extends from the watermain to your building. Part of the water service is located within the City’s property and part of the water service is located on your private property. This reconstruction project will replace only the City-owned portion of the water service between the watermain and your front property line. This will be done at no cost to you. The private section of the water service (on your property) between the front property line and your building is known as the private water service. The private water service will not be replaced as part of the City project.

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 copper or HDPE). There is information available on the City’s website at Ottawa.ca regarding lead in drinking water and how to determine if you have lead plumbing pipes. https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/drinking-water/dri….

If you decide to replace your private water service because of existing lead pipe or simply as preventive maintenance due to the pipe’s age, you as the property owner are responsible for the replacement as you own the pipe located on your property. You may choose to hire your own contractor to replace the water pipes on your private property. The only constraint is that you may not carry out your work while the City is working on the street. Concurrent work on your adjacent property may create a safety hazard for the City’s contractor and/or for your contractor. Once the City’s work is complete, you may replace your private water service at any time thereafter.

Temporary Water Services

During the watermain reconstruction, your property will be placed on a temporary water service. While your property will be on this temporary water service, your water usage will be estimated since the temporary service is not metered. Your water bill will be based on your past average water usage. If you have any questions, please contact Revenue at 613-580-2444 or WS-Billing@ottawa.ca.

Construction Disruptions

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited 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.

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 further information, please consult the project webpage at ottawa.ca/valleydrive or contact the City Project Manager.

For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.

City Project Manager
Houssam Alchawa, P.Eng
City of Ottawa
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692
Email: houssam.alchawa@ottawa.ca

Contract Administrator
Karen Forbes
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers
115 Walgreen Road, R.R.3, Carp, ON K0A 1L0
Cell: 613-223-4509
Email: k.forbes@mcintoshperry.com

City On-Site Inspector
Phil KleinSwormink
City of Ottawa
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Cell: 613-862-2695
Email: phil.kleinswormink@ottawa.ca

Contractor Representative
Marten Doornekamp
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited
9094 Cavanagh Rd, Ashton ON K0A 1B0
Tel.: 613-257-2918
Email: mdoornekamp@thomascavanagh.ca

The Contractor will resume work in the spring of 2020, which will require lane restrictions on St. Laurent Boulevard, as well as some minor local disruptions on Foley Avenue during that time.

Who: Tomlinson, the Contractor retained by the City of Ottawa, will continue with the remaining construction as described herein.

Why: The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhood in the Alta-Vista Ward. The Valley Drive Storm Trunk sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewer and watermain are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The remaining work for the 2020 construction season includes:

• installation of a section of watermain on the east side of St. Laurent Boulevard between the Milano plaza entrance and Susan Street;
• road reconstruction of aforementioned area of St. Laurent Boulevard (east side);
• final paving on St. Laurent Boulevard, on Foley Avenue and in the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road;
• installation of the sidewalk on both sides of St. Laurent Boulevard, between Walkley Road and Foley Avenue, and on the north side of Foley Avenue; and
• placement of topsoil and sod for all disturbed areas, tree plantings throughout the project limits and the reinstatement of all disturbed features.

When: All of the remaining work will be completed during the 2020 construction season, between April and September.

Where: The work will affect Foley Avenue, between Valley Drive and St. Laurent Boulevard, St. Laurent Boulevard, between Susan Street and Walkley Road, and the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road.

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 special accommodation, please contact the undersigned. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

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 or visit the City project website listed below.

City Project Manager
Houssam Alchawa, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692

The work on this project has concluded for the 2019 construction season. The Contractor will resume work in the spring of 2020, which will require lane restrictions on St. Laurent Boulevard, as well as some minor local disruptions on Foley Avenue during that time.

Who: Tomlinson, the Contractor retained by the City of Ottawa, will continue with the remaining construction as described herein.

Why: The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhood in the Alta-Vista Ward. The Valley Drive Storm Trunk sewer was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewer and watermain are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction and sidewalk construction.

What: The remaining work for the 2020 construction season includes:

• installation of a section of watermain on the east side of St. Laurent Boulevard between the Milano plaza entrance and Susan Street;
• road reconstruction of aforementioned area of St. Laurent Boulevard (east side);
• final paving on St. Laurent Boulevard, on Foley Avenue and in the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road;
• installation of the sidewalk on both sides of St. Laurent Boulevard, between Walkley Road and Foley Avenue, and on the north side of Foley Avenue; and
• placement of topsoil and sod for all disturbed areas, tree plantings throughout the project limits and the reinstatement of all disturbed features.

When: All of the remaining work will be completed during the 2020 construction season, between April and September.

Where: The work will affect Foley Avenue, between Valley Drive and St. Laurent Boulevard, St. Laurent Boulevard, between Susan Street and Walkley Road, and the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road.

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 special accommodation, please contact the undersigned. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

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 or visit the City project website listed below.

City Project Manager
Houssam Alchawa, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692

As part of the ongoing construction work to replace the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk, the closure along Foley Avenue will need to be temporarily extended further into the three-way intersection of Foley Avenue, Valley Drive, and Dakota Avenue. Consequently, access between Valley Drive and Dakota Ave will be prohibited from August 8 to August 20, 2019.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Ottawa Greenbelt to complete the construction work described.

Why: The Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk is one of the main infrastructure spines for stormwater drainage services for the Elmvale-Eastway-Riverview neighbourhood in the Alta-Vista Ward. The Valley Drive Storm Trunk was built in the mid 1950’s and early 1960’s and is in need of replacement due to age and to address flooding concerns experienced in the area. Sanitary sewer and watermain are also being replaced, as well as full road reconstruction.

What: As part of the storm sewer replacement, a new sewer maintenance access chamber will be installed in the intersection of Foley Avenue and Valley Drive. Due to the size and depth of the access chamber to be installed, access through the intersection will not be possible.

When: The closure is anticipated from August 8 to August 20.

Where: The road closure will encompass the three-way intersection of Foley Avenue, Valley Drive, and Dakota Avenue.

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 special accommodation, please contact the undersigned.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available.

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 or visit the City project website.

City project manager:
Houssam Alchawa
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692

As you are aware, construction is underway for the replacement of the Valley Drive storm sewer trunk to address flooding concerns in the area. This update is to inform you of upcoming night work in the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road from Wednesday, June 12 until Sunday, June 16.

Who: The Contractor, Ottawa Greenbelt Construction, is performing the construction work for the City of Ottawa.

Why: The project is being completed to address flooding concerns in the area. Night work in the St. Laurent Boulevard/Walkley Road intersection will be required to shorten the duration of traffic impacts.

What: During the next phase of the work, construction staging will be setup in the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road. To shorten the duration of traffic impacts, work will proceed around the clock and through the night for a portion of this stage.

When: The night work is expected from Wednesday, June 12, until Sunday, June 16.

Where: The night work will be in the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road.

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 special accommodation, please contact the undersigned.

Contact Information

For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1. For further project information related to the nightwork, please see below for project contacts:

City project manager:
Houssam Alchawa, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
City of Ottawa
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692

Contractor project manager:
Jeremy Lemieux
Project Manager, Estimator
R.W. Tomlinson Limited
100 Citigate Drive
Tel.: 613-822-1867

The City of Ottawa is undertaking construction work in the intersection of Walkley Road and St. Laurent Boulevard. This work is being done to renew the underground infrastructure along St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue to address drainage issues in the area.

To facilitate construction, a temporary detour of OC Transpo buses will be necessary to maintain bus services in your community. Consequently, buses will be detoured onto Joliffe Street and Melfort Street from June 9 to July 3, 2019.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained Ottawa Greenbelt to complete the construction work described.

Why: The temporary OC Transpo bus detours will be necessary while construction activities block northbound/southbound traffic movements through the Walkley Road/St. Laurent Boulevard intersection.

What: Bus route 40 in both directions (to St. Laurent and to Greenboro), as well as route 48 (direction to Elmvale only) will be detoured via Joliffe Street and Melfort Street.

When: The detours are expected from Sunday, June 9, until Wednesday, July 3.

Where: Detour routing:

• Route 40 (directions to St-Laurent and to Greenboro) via Walkey Road, Melfort Street, and Joliffe Street

• Route 48 (only direction to Elmvale) via Walkley Road, Melfort Street, and Joliffe Street

On-street parking

On-street parking along Joliffe Street and Melfort Street will not be permitted during the duration of the bus detours.

OC Transpo bus stops

Existing bus stops that are impacted will be modified and temporary bus stops will be implemented.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please contact the undersigned.

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 project manager. Transit users can visit OC Transpo and use the travel planner or detour listing to see if their regular trips are affected. OC Transpo Customer Relations can be reached at 613-842-3600.

City project manager:
Houssam Alchawa
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction Municipal Branch
100 Constellation Drive
Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 25692

The City of Ottawa would like to take this opportunity to advise you that construction of the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation will be commencing this fall in your area. This work will be done at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue.

Who: The contractor, Ottawa Greenbelt, is responsible for the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation project.

Why: This work is necessary to rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and as a first phase of flooding concerns throughout the Ward.

What: Work involves digging at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north on St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue. This construction will require lane reductions and detours.

When: Construction of a temporary traffic lane on St Laurent Boulevard will begin this fall. Storm sewer construction will commence spring 2019.

Where: St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue.

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 special accommodation, please contact the on-site inspector or the contractor’s representative.

Parking

The contractor is obligated to provide 24 hour notification of temporary loss of access / egress. Every attempt will be made to ensure that all businesses will have access at all times. Garbage pickup will also be accommodated.

Contact information

To obtain any additional information on this project, please contact the City’s project manager. For any emergency outside normal working hours on weekdays and weekends, please call the City at 3-1-1.

City’s project manager:
Dale Stevenson, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department
Tel: 613-580-2424, x24927

Contractor’s representative:
Jeremy Lemieux
Greenbelt Construction Limited
Tel: 613-822-1867
Cell: 613-223-9377

On-site inspector:
Phil KleinSwormink
City of Ottawa
Cell: 613-862-2695

Contract administrator:
Carlos Espinosa, C.E.T.
AECOM
Cell: 613-406-3721

The City of Ottawa would like to take this opportunity to advise you that construction of Phase 1 of the Valley Drive Storm Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation construction will be commencing this summer in your area. This work will be done at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue.  Phase 2 construction will occur on Valley Drive, up to Pleasant Park Drive, in subsequent years following completion of Phase 1.

Who: The Contractor and their sub-contractors will install the storm and sanitary sewers at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue.

Why: This work is necessary to rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and as a first phase of flooding concerns throughout the Ward.

What: Work involves digging at the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, which will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue. This construction will require lane reductions and detours.

When: Lane reductions are anticipated to begin in August.  The completion of Phase 1 is expected to occur in late 2019.

Where: St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road, and will continue north to St. Laurent Boulevard and Foley Avenue.

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 special accommodations, please contact the undersigned.

Parking

The Contractor is obligated to provide 24-hour notification of temporary loss of access / egress. Every attempt will be made to ensure that all businesses will have access at all times. Garbage pick-up will also be accommodated.

Contact information

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 people below:

Dale Stevenson, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
City of Ottawa
100 Constellation Drive, 6th Floor
Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, x24927

Todd Grant, P.Eng.
AECOM
302-1150 Morrison Drive
Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9
Tel: 613-820-8282