This notice is to advise that, as part of Early Works for the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit project, geotechnical investigations will be taking place in the Pinecrest Creek pathway area to collect soil, water and bedrock data that will inform design and construction of the Confederation Line extension. WHAT: Drilling boreholes up to…
The Finance and Economic Development Committee was given a status update on the O-Train Confederation Line project today. Progress is being made with fleet availability and testing of trains along the alignment. Building occupancy permits have been received for all 13 stations and final cleanup of stations is underway. Rideau Transit Group has submitted a…
The East-West Connectors (EWC) will be drilling boreholes at various locations along the planned alignment, permitting EWC to collect soil and water samples to further inform their design and construction decisions. This work would begin in the area of the Moodie Drive & Highway 417 interchange as early as Friday May 24 to June 24.…
Update on investigative early works as part of the Stage 2 Confederation Line West Extension This notice is to advise that, as part of Early Works for the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit project, geotechnical investigations will be taking place in the Holly Acres Road underpass of Highway 417 to collect soil, water and…
News from Transit Commission March 20th 2019 Meeting OC Transpo completed the Multimodal Customer Journey project to help put the interests of customers at the heart of all decision-making. The results of the project highlighted what customers need to know so that they are informed, prepared, and excited about their new journey on the system.…
On Friday March 22nd, Councillor Kavanagh attended the important announcement by the Ontario Government. They will provide the City of Ottawa with a maximum of $1.208 billion to build the Ottawa Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The Ottawa Stage 2 LRT project will be capable of reaching a future capacity of up to…
City Council today considered the recommended preferred proponents for Stage 2 of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system, a transformative project that will expand the O-Train by 44 kilometres and add 24 new stations . Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, asked questions of staff and heard from 18 members of the public. The report on…
Reports related to the Contract Award of Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT are now available on-line. The following reports can be viewed: View Report Presentation Other Supporting Documentation There are 9 documents listed here, including: Station Descriptions Construction Methodology – this document provides information on the relative timing of the work, but no exact dates. FAQs:…
City of Ottawa officials held a technical briefing today to outline the results on the Stage 2 LRT procurement. The technical briefing was accompanied by a report that outlines the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Council approval. The report will go to Committee of the Whole for consideration on February 27…