Public Notice

Repair all exterior stairs and ramps and railings - 555 Booth – Public Comments Invited

July 30, 2024 – The authorities must determine whether the proposed project to repair all exterior stairs and ramps and railings -555 Booth, located in Ottawa is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, the authorities are inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by August 30, 2024 to:

Environment, Health and Safety

Public Services and Procurement Canada

11 Laurier St, Portage III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, QC  K1A 0S5

Email: TPSGC.RCNLVEEListedeControle-NCRECMPChecklist.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The concrete retaining walls were in stable condition, with some concrete deteriorationlike concrete spalling and scaling. The pedestrian concrete paving was generally inacceptable condition;however, some concrete spalling was noted on the exteriorstairs, stair-enclosed ceiling, and near concrete ramps. The metal guard railing was instable condition, but excessive corrosion was noted at the bottom of the rail post. Repairs are recommended for the concrete deterioration of the stairs, ramp, retaining wall, and metal railing. Additional considerations for accessibility implementation will be included to ensure compliance with CAN/CSA-B651-18 standards.