Infrastructure Master Plan

The City of Ottawa 2024 Infrastructure Master Plan was approved by Ottawa City Council on June 25, 2024. In accordance with the provincial Class Environmental Assessment process, the City has published a Notice of Master Plan on July 27, 2024, to initiate a 30-day public review period. As described in the Notice, written comments on the Infrastructure Master Plan may be submitted to the Plan’s project manager at imp-pdi@ottawa.ca until August 26, 2024.

The draft Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) has been updated following the Province’s removal of urban expansion lands from the City’s Official Plan in December 2023. With the recent passing of Bill 162, the City’s Official Plan is now final. A new set of display boards has been prepared to summarize the changes to the IMP since the June 2023 public consultation period.

A Special Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee will be held on June 20, 2024 to consider a staff report on the final draft of the Infrastructure Master Plan and will be considered by Council on June 26, 2024. The report and all documentation related to the Infrastructure Master Plan will be made available on the City's agendas and minutes web portal(External link) on June 11, 2024.

Once the Infrastructure Master Plan receives Council approval, the City will publish a Notice of Master Plan to initiate a 30-day public review period. Following the 30-day public review period, receipt and resolution of any comments received, the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment requirements for Master Plans will have been satisfied and the IMP will be considered final.

Please be advised that the Special Joint Planning and Housing and Environment and Climate Change Committees Meeting that was rescheduled to Thursday, November 23, at 9:30 am has been postponed. This meeting will be rescheduled to a date to be determined in 2024.

A revised Special Meeting notice with a new meeting date will be communicated to as soon as it is confirmed.

The IMP project team is pleased to publish the As We Heard It (AWHI) report and Benefits to Existing (BTE) document.

This AWHI report embodies the project team's commitment to gathering, analyzing, and integrating comprehensive feedback from community groups, residents and industry experts. The report summarizes feedback from the June public engagement on the summary of the draft IMP.

We also share the draft Benefits to Existing (BTE) document, which explains the basis for attributing IMP project costs to existing ratepayers. The balance of project costs would be covered by the development industry.

• As we heard it report
• Benefits to Existing (BTE)

The City of Ottawa would like to thank all the residents and stakeholders who have participated in Engagement sessions.

We heard from many key stakeholders through public surveys, engagement sessions, and meetings. The feedback will be used to develop the draft Infrastructure Master Plan, which will be presented to Committee and Council.

There continue to be several ways you can stay informed and engaged throughout the study process:

• Sign-up to the project’s email list to receive updates on the planning study’s progress and notification of all public events (imp-pdi@ottawa.ca)
• Visit this webpage to stay up-to-date about upcoming events and current information
• Contact the Project Team during the process to request information, ask questions, submit feedback or meet in-person

Your participation is vital in shaping our city's infrastructure future. Please take the opportunity to explore the updated policies, the informative display boards and share your feedback via the survey!

Updated Policies

We have posted the revised policies that shape the IMP's strategic direction and objectives. These policies provide valuable insights into our city's infrastructure planning and development. Take a moment to explore these updates and gain a deeper understanding of our goals and priorities.

Display Boards

We have also added display boards. These boards provide a summary of the draft IMP which will be presented for Council approval this fall. They provide an easy-to-understand overview of how the IMP addresses growth needs through proposed new infrastructure projects and programs, considering greenfield development, intensification, climate change, infrastructure sustainability, and funding sources.

Share Your Feedback

Complete the survey to provide your feedback on the IMP. We recommend waiting until you have reviewed the policies and display boards, or after attending our upcoming engagement session on June 14 to complete the survey.

Let's work together to build a sustainable and resilient future for our city's infrastructure. Thank you for your ongoing interest and involvement in the IMP.

Join the City of Ottawa on June 14, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a virtual open house on the draft Infrastructure Master Plan. The meeting will include a presentation of the outcomes from work completed following the consultations from summer 2022 and will allow the opportunity for the public to provide comments and ask questions of the study team.

This public consultation will also provide the following:

• A review of the study objectives and environmental assessment (EA) process as a Master Plan
• An overview of feedback on and edits to draft infrastructure policies
• A presentation of draft recommended infrastructure projects
• A presentation on recommended programs to support intensification
• A look at next steps
  
  

Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Comments throughout the Infrastructure Master Plan Study can also be provided by emailing imp-pdi@ottawa.ca. The Study is being conducted per the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Any comments received will be collected under the Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to consider accessibility issues in its EA studies and encourages the participation of disability group representatives in consultations. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please get in touch with the City of Ottawa’s Project Manager if you require accessibility-related accommodations.

For further information or to provide comments, please contact:

Chris Rogers, P.Eng.
Program Manager, Infrastructure Planning
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West, 4^th floor
Ottawa ON K1P 1J1
Email: imp-pdi@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424, ext. 27785

Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultations on the Preliminary Policies and Program Recommendations of the Infrastructure Master Plan (May to July 2022). The IMP Team have reviewed and responded to the feedback received. The following document provides summaries of those comments:

As we heard it report

There will be another opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed IMP in late Spring 2023. More details will soon follow on Engage Ottawa!

The following are the project’s key milestones and anticipated dates:

• City of Ottawa Council adoption of New Official Plan ─ October 2021
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Approval of New Official Plan – November 2022
• Infrastructure Master Plan Public Engagement Event ─ Q2 2023
• City of Ottawa Planning Committee to consider Infrastructure Master Plan ─ Q3 2023

The preliminary policies and program recommendations of the Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) is now ready for review. The draft document includes detailed infrastructure-related policies that support the New Official Plan and provide clarification on City expectations related to infrastructure planning, approvals, and implementation. It also includes new program recommendations to support intensification.

Resident and stakeholder input regarding this document is being requested at this stage and will be taken into account as the City prepares the draft final IMP for consideration by City Council. If you have any comments or feedback on the document, please fill out the feedback form by July 22, 2022.