Water Main Replacement at NRC Montreal Road Campus - Environmental Review
Official title: Water Main Replacement at the NRC - Montreal Road South Campus
The National Research Council needs to replace aging water pipes at its Ottawa research campus. The work involves digging up about 2 km of pipe and removing some trees. Before proceeding, they're asking whether this could harm the environment.
Why This Matters
Live or work near the NRC campus on Montreal Road? Construction will run from May to November 2026. Trees will come down, though they'll be replaced. If you have concerns about local environmental impacts, this was your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
The NRC will decide whether this project needs a full environmental assessment or can proceed with standard precautions. Tree removal will happen regardless, but compensation planting is already planned.
Key Issues
- Could replacing the water main cause significant environmental harm?
- Is the tree removal and compensation plan adequate?
How to Participate
- Written comments had to be submitted by January 5, 2026 to the NRC at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Room 301 Building M-19, with reference number 90041.