Green Demolition of Historic Barn and Silo at Orléans Fruit Farm
Official title: 1501 St. Joseph Blvd. Barn & Silo Demolition
The National Capital Commission wants to tear down a deteriorating barn and silo on a working farm in Ottawa's Greenbelt. The structures have been unsafe since 2006. This will be a 'green demolition' - 97% of materials will be recycled, and the site will be replanted with wildflowers for pollinators.
Why This Matters
Live near St. Joseph Boulevard in Orléans? You might notice this familiar barn disappear this fall. The site is part of the popular Orléans Fruit Farm where families pick berries and buy local produce. Heritage buffs may care - the structures date back decades.
What Could Change
The barn and silo will be demolished in fall 2025, taking about two weeks. The site will be graded and seeded with native wildflowers. A heritage recording has been completed to document the structures before removal.
Key Issues
- Should these heritage structures be demolished or preserved?
- Is the green demolition approach adequate for environmental protection?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.