Construction of the Connaught Avenue is set to be in full-swing starting September 23rd, beginning with the installation of the new storm sewer extension from Elmhurst north towards Carling Ave.
The work will include new sidewalk on the east side of Connaught Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue as well as asphalt overlay, and storm sewer between Carling Avenue and Elmhurst Street.
More information about the project can be found at ottawa.ca/ConnaughtAvenue
What: The proposed work involves the implementation of a new sidewalk on the east side of Connaught Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue and new storm sewer between Carling Avenue and Elmhurst Street.
Why: The work is being conducted to provide greater walkability in your community by improving the pedestrian facilities.
When: This work is planned to begin in September 2024 and will be completed by summer 2025.
Where: The project limits include Connaught Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Ottawa Redline Construction, to complete the work.
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 undersigned. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request, at the following link: www.ottawa.ca/accessibleformat
Traffic management
To accommodate the proposed construction, various lane reductions, road closures and/or detours may be required. Access to local businesses and private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period.
Parking impacts
To allow the work to be completed in a timely manner, on-street parking may be prohibited on Connaught Avenue during the construction period. During these times, parking will be permitted in other areas of the project and on adjacent side streets. Residents will be given advanced notice of any parking prohibition and signs will be erected accordingly.
Pre-construction inspection
The contractor is required to carry out a pre-construction inspection of buildings in the work area if the property owner is in agreement. A representative from the contractor or designate will be contacting you to schedule these inspections.
As part of this contract, the contractor is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until it is entirely complete as well as any damages to private property resulting from these construction activities. In the event of such occurrences, all claims for damages should be immediately reported both verbally and in writing to the contractor and to the City’s on-site representative. This will ensure prompt notification of appropriate authorities to complete the claim investigations.
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 work, such as traffic delays, noise, and dust. 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).
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 April Mills, C.E.T. Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects 100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 15598 Email: april.mills@ottawa.ca | Contract Administrator Ankush Khandelwal, E.I.T. Contract Administrator Robinson Consultants Inc. Tel.: 613-592-6060, ext. 159 Email: akhandelwal@rcii.com |
Contractor Representative Nick Regalbuto Vice President Ottawa Red Line Construction Ltd. Tel.: 613-601-5215 Email: nick@redlineconstruction.ca | Site Inspector Andrew Gulya Site Inspector City of Ottawa Tel.: 613-581-0186 Email: andrew.gulya@ottawa.ca |