Project overview
Project description
The objective of the project is to increase the capacity of the existing pump station (PS), replace aging equipment, and to improve reliability and maintainability. The TLPS is located at 2428 Tenth Line Road.
The City makes every effort to minimize the impacts of construction on the community. Most of the construction activities on this project are within the station site and within existing structures and the building. Utilities modifications and excavation within the City right of way limits is expected adjacent to the station. Construction site fencing will be in place during construction to enhance public safety. It is not expected that there will be any interruption to the service for the duration of this project.
Project timing
Design completion: spring 2023
Construction start: spring 2024
Construction completion: spring 2026
Project budget
Approved project funds to date are $7 million. The budget will be adjusted once the design is completed and prior to construction start date.
Public engagement
An online public information session was held on April 5, 2023, to present the design drawings to the public. At that time, attendees 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, 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
Jeff de Laat, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2400, ext. 21916
Contract Administrator
Fadi Mosleh, M.Sc., PMP, EIT
Stantec
Tel.: 613-725-5548
Contractor Representative
Michael Denham, Senior Project Manager
Doran Contractors Limited
Tel.: 613-223-2915
Site inspector
Vince Francica
Stantec
Tel.: 613-804-8576
Construction notice (May 2024)
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in June 2024. This project is being conducted to complete upgrades to the existing pumping station.
What: This project will upgrade and update features at the Tenth Line Pumping Station by replacing existing pumps and associated electrical and controls equipment with new pumps and associated equipment, replacing the back-up generator, replacing a section of pump discharge piping adjacent to the stations yard and installing a catch basin adjacent to the station yard for surface run-off including a new drain pipe to the storm sewer on Hepatica Way.
Why: The upgrade to the station is required to renew components of the station that have reached end of life and require replacement and to increase pumping capacity.
When: Construction is expected to begin in June 2024 and completion is anticipated by spring 2026.
Where: Tenth Line Pumping Station located at 2428 Tenth Line Road.
All proposed upgrades will be installed within the station property and some piping within the Hepatica Way right of way beside the station.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Doran Contractors Limited, to complete the work.
Traffic management
Pedestrian and cyclist traffic will be maintained at all times except for a short duration sidewalk pathway closure on the west side of Tenth Line Road for excavation in front of the station occurring sometime in June and July 2024. Closure and detour signage will be posted on both sides of the closure near Décoeur Drive and Sweetvalley Drive and also along Tenth Line Road.
Vehicle traffic will not be impacted except for the same short duration closure sometime in June and July 2024 of one south bound lane on Tenth Line Road during the day only and Hepatica Way will be reduced to one lane during the same short duration. Both lane closures will be controlled with signage and, for Hepatica Way, with traffic control persons as well.
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).
Online engagement opportunity (April 5, 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 mailed notices and by posting information on ottawa.ca.
The Tenth Line Pumping Station Upgrades project team will be holding a virtual public meeting and an online engagement opportunity in April to provide residents with an update on this project.
A virtual public information session was held on Wednesday April 5, 2023, at 6 pm.
The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the new documents and illustrations for the Tenth Line Pumping Station Upgrades project by April 19, 2023. Your feedback can be submitted by email or by phone to the contact below.
What: Upgrades to the Tenth Line sewage pumping station.
Why: The objective of the project is to increase the capacity of the existing pump station (PS), replace aging equipment, and to improve reliability and maintainability.
Where: Tenth Line Pumping Station at 2428 Tenth Line Road.
When: The current project schedule is as follows:
- Design is expected to be completed in spring 2023
- Construction is expected to start in summer 2023
Notices will be sent prior to construction.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the design consulting firm, Stantec Consulting Inc, to develop a design for the Tenth Line Pumping Station Upgrades project.
For further information about this project and/or to submit comments on the project, please contact the City project manager:
Jeff de Laat, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Design and Construction – Facilities
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21916
Questions and answers from the public engagement opportunity
Question 1:
We have lived through water trucks turning our streets and sidewalks into sludge during the residential construction in the area. How will you manage the dust from this project in a better manner?
Is the subcontractor for street sweeping coming on a set schedule regardless of the weather or site condition?
The Contractor will be responsible for daily cleanup of tracked mud and debris onto surrounding streets. They will also provide a street sweeper on a weekly basis, as needed, during construction. A street sweeper can be provided three times per week during active excavation and earthworks activities.
They will also take steps to remove excess soil off the street before the water truck washes it down, to be more effective.
Question 2:
My biggest concern is the smell that will be generated.
It has been better in the last few years but I need to know that it won't get worse with more capacity flowing through.
The City does not expect the odours to worsen long term.
The odour control unit at the station will remain in operation throughout construction except for a short duration during the change over of the electrical feed. There is a possibility of temporarily increased odour when the wet well hatches are open during phases of replacement work.
The existing odour control unit is suitable for increased flows into the future.
It is possible that odours may even reduce as the flows increase and the retention time of the sewage onsite decreases.
Question 3:
Did I read correctly that the work will last till 10 pm?
10 pm is the late work limit designated in the City's Noise Bylaw for construction.
However, regular work hours for this project are specified to be Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. Work outside of these hours will not be permitted without City approval.
The pump station equipment operates 24 hours a day. There will be a period when the existing pumps will be removed from service. During that time, temporary bypass pumps and generator equipment will be required on site and will need to run 24 hours a day. This is required to keep the pumping station operational while the new pumps are installed and commissioned.
Staff will make every effort to limit the duration of bypass pumping and will closely monitor the project during this period.