Client
National Capital Commission
Location
Ottawa, Canada
Construction cost
$100,000,000
Year
2001-2006
As part of its plans to optimize use of Ottawa's LeBreton Flats, the National Capital Commission has awarded GENIVAR the contract to provide construction management for the project. A largely undeveloped tract of land adjacent to downtown, the Flats were the site of a major urban development that includes residential neighbourhoods, offices, retail businesses and cultural and institutional facilities, most notably the Canadian War Museum. The construction of parks and recreational paths included, not to mention soil decontamination and a complete overhaul of the road and underground infrastructures including streets, bridges and public utilities. Public transit links provided residents and visitors with easy access to downtown. Overlooking the Ottawa River, the 35 hectare tract is surrounded by several prestigious government institutions including the Supreme Court, Parliament Hill, the National Archives of Canada and the National Gallery of Canada. Special care is being taken to integrate LeBreton Flats with the nearby architecture.