Tremblay Station construction on O-Train Confederation Line on track
News Release
January 13, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; John Fraser, Member of Provincial Parliament, Ottawa South, and Mayor Jim Watson visited the construction site for the future Tremblay Station, part of the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which showcases how progress on the O-Train Confederation Line LRT project remains on track and on time.
Tremblay Station will be located west of the former Train Transitway Station and southwest of the existing D-loop road in front of the VIA Rail Station on Tremblay Road. Residents using this LRT station will also be able to easily access Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park (RCGT) and local businesses on either side of Highway 417 via the recently opened Coventry Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge.
Features of the new station will include:
- Covered eastbound and westbound platforms, which will be heated in winter
- Passenger information displays on platforms to announce the arrival time of the next vehicle
- A covered pedestrian connection to the existing VIA Rail Station
- A connection to existing multi-use pathways
- A full range of accessibility features, including tactile floor-warning strips, ridged handrails and an elevator
- Sixteen bike racks located in prominent, well-lit locations
- A public plaza on the south side of the LRT station entrance
Quick Facts
- Construction on Tremblay Station began in summer 2015 and is anticipated to be completed by end of winter 2017.
- The O-Train Confederation Line is a $2.1 billion project that is jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa. The Government of Canada is contributing $600 million through the Building Canada Fund. The City of Ottawa will also allocate up to $161.5 million of its federal Gas Tax Fund transfers to this project. The Government of Ontario is contributing up to $600 million. In addition, the City of Ottawa will allocate $287 million of provincial gas tax transfers to the capital infrastructure. The remaining project budget funds will come from development charge revenues and transit reserves.
- The Rideau Transit Group is the private-sector partner responsible for this first stage in Ottawa’s future rail network. The 12.5-kilometre electric light rail line will provide rapid transit between Blair Station in the east and Tunney’s Pasture in the west. The route includes 13 stations and a 2.5-kilometre tunnel that will reduce congestion through the downtown core. For more information, visit ottawa.ca.
Quotes
"Once completed, the O-Train Confederation Line will be one of the most advanced and innovative transit systems in North America and will serve as the foundation of the City of Ottawa's planned citywide O-Train network. This project will make transit more reliable and accessible for residents and visitors in the region and is a clear example of how all three levels of government are working together to provide better transportation options for Ottawa residents."
The Honorable Amarjeet Sohi
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Construction on the O-Train Confederation Line continues to boost our economy and provide quality jobs. In total, this project will generate $3.2 billion in economic activity and over 20,000 person-years of employment. Once complete, the new system will support our commitment to providing more reliable and efficient transit choices for commuters in Ottawa."
John Fraser
Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa South
"Tremblay will be one of the stations that best demonstrates the advantages of light rail in Ottawa. It will improve multimodal connections in the city, benefitting both residents and visitors using the VIA Rail station as a gateway to Ottawa. People will be able to get downtown more quickly and efficiently."
Jim Watson
Mayor of the City of Ottawa
Contacts
Office of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0947
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
Patrick Searle
Minister’s Office
Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Toronto
416-327-1815
City of Ottawa
613-580-2450
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