Trim Road Realignment Update #2
(December 12, 2012)
Construction Underway
Since late October 2012, the contractor (Coco Paving) has been stripping and removing the existing topsoil from the future Trim Road corridor. The contractor has also completed the first phase of the construction of the right turn lane extension on the eastbound 174 at Trim Road. Coco’s sewer subcontractor (Taggart construction) has also mobilized equipment and materials to the area south of Portobello/Springridge Drive and is making preparations to start installing storm sewers at this location.
What to Expect in December 2012 and January 2013
Work on site will increase significantly by the end of December and in early January 2013.
The contractor is planning to commence the installation of storm sewers in the vicinity of Park 18B (south of Portobello) and between the two Springridge Drive intersections. These works will be on the future road corridor and will not impact local traffic.
Coco Paving are planning to commence the earth excavation work (i.e. big dig along the hill) between Watters Road and Old Montreal Road. This work will also be limited to the future Trim Road corridor and will not directly impact traffic.
The exiting house at the northeast corner of Trim and Watters Road will also be removed from the site as part of this project. The contractor will try to salvage this house and have it relocated to another site.
Utility companies will also mobilize to the site early in 2013 to start the necessary relocation works between the North service Road and St. Joseph Blvd.
As mentioned before, it is our priority to ensure the safety of the public during construction, but we need your co-operation to make it safer for everyone. Please stay clear of all construction equipment and open excavations. If applicable, please tell your children about the dangers of playing near a construction area.
Joe Mojsej, P. Eng
Senior Project Manager
Design & Construction – Municipal East Branch
City of Ottawa
All updates can be found on the following page: Trim Road Realignment page
