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Lansdowne 2.0 Construction – Monthly Newsletter - January 2026

January 7, 2026

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly Lansdowne 2.0 newsletter.

We are glad to have you following along as the City builds a new Event Centre, modern North Side Stands, and renewed public spaces.

The project will roll out in three distinct construction phases:

New Event Centre (Q4 2025-Q3 2028)
New North Side Stands (Q4 2028-Q4 2030)
Mixed-use development and retail spaces (Starting in 2031)

Construction is being executed by EBC Inc., with oversight from the City of Ottawa.

Each newsletter will include a summary of the work completed over the past month, an overview of the schedule for the month ahead, and important updates related to the construction project. We will also sprinkle in some interesting facts and figures to help keep you informed about what is happening behind the scenes.

Completed Work

December marked the start of preliminary work for the Event Centre. This work sets the stage before construction can begin.

Here is what was accomplished:

Fencing: The Event Centre construction site has been secured with a mix of fencing and hoarding located around the Great Lawn, adjacent to the TD Place east endzone, and along the temporary haul road behind the South Side Stands. This measure will safely separate construction zones from public areas to minimize disruption and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Great Lawn and sledding hill: The Great Lawn and sledding hill have been temporarily closed to the public to allow for the construction of the new Event Centre. Once the new Event Centre is complete, a reinstated Great Lawn and sledding hill will reopen to the public. For further information on alternative sledding hill options, please visit ottawa.ca.
Tree removals completed: Tree removal was limited strictly to areas required for construction. To offset these removals, a comprehensive replanting plan is in place:
- City-owned trees will be replaced at a one-for-one ratio.
- NCC-owned trees will be replaced at a two-for-one ratio.
- In total, the 122 trees removed will be replaced by 126 new trees.
- Protective measures will be put in place to safeguard the remaining trees that are nearby construction.
Site trailer set up: The trailers that will serve as temporary offices for the Lansdowne 2.0 project teams were delivered.
Public Information Session: Thanks to everyone who joined us on December 17. Missed it? You can check out the boards on our project website.

Photo 1: Site trailers have been delivered and set up will be completed in January.

Photo 2: The temporary haul road is located behind the South Side Stands and is fenced on both sides.

Upcoming Construction Activities

The beginning of 2026 will focus on the excavation and servicing for the future Event Centre.

Here is what is on the schedule for January:

Removing topsoil
Starting berm excavation
Removal, relocation and storing of Moving Surfaces artwork
Localized demolition of portions of the existing South and North Side Stands. This includes a small portion of the lower-level South Side Stands adjacent to the east end zone and the removal of stairs and ramps outside of Gate 4. Access to TD Place events will continue to be available at all other gates throughout the construction of the new Event Centre.

Managing Construction Traffic and Minimizing Impacts

We understand that where construction vehicles travel is important to the community. Your safety is our top priority and we have the following measures in place:

Everyone working on the project, including City Staff, consultants and contractors, receive a community overview prior to starting work to understand the importance of safely constructing the project within an established neighborhood.
Construction traffic will be actively monitored and managed.
Flag persons will be in place to direct traffic where required.
On-site project team will oversee work and respond to community feedback.

The construction of Lansdowne 2.0 will see construction traffic follow a dedicated route along Bank Street when entering and exiting Lansdowne.

Further details regarding the flow of construction traffic in and out of Lansdowne will be shared in advance of upcoming excavation work.

Lansdowne remains open

As construction moves forward, Lansdowne remains safe, active, and open for business. We are working hard to keep your favourite spots accessible and vibrant. Please continue to support local businesses.

Keeping you informed

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the project through our project newsletter, our project website, social media, and community pop-ups.

Questions? Email us at LansdowneRenewal@ottawa.ca or visit ottawa.ca/LansdowneRenewal.

On Thursday January 22, we will be hosting our first community pop-up at the Horticulture building located at 1525 Princess Patricia Way between 11 am and 2 pm. Feel free to stop by to ask questions or say hello to the project team.

Lansdowne 2.0 Construction – Public Information Session

The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a public information session to discuss the redevelopment and construction of Lansdowne 2.0. Staff will be present to explain how Lansdowne 2.0 will be constructed and available to answer questions.

This is a drop-in session for residents and the public to meet the construction team, learn more about the project and upcoming construction milestones. Please attend at your leisure.

All information boards presented at the Public Information Session will be available online and posted to the Lansdowne 2.0 Engage Ottawa project page after the event.

Date and time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

6 pm to 8 pm

Location

TD Place Arena, Concourse between Gates 2 and 3

Please enter via Gate 2 off Exhibition Way or via accessible entry at Gate 1 on Bank Street

What: To prepare for the construction of the new Event Centre, preliminary works will include installation of fencing, mobilization of site trailers and equipment within the construction area, topsoil removal, implementation of a hauling road behind the south side stands, and modifications to TD Place to maintain operations during redevelopment.

Why: Preliminary works will support the construction of the new Event Centre, east of the east endzone, within the Great Lawn.

When: Phase one will include the new Event Centre and Great Lawn (December 2025 – July 2028).

Where: The limits of construction associated with this project are within the Great Lawn to the east endzone of TD Place. As work begins, steps will be taken to safely separate construction zones from public areas to minimize disruption and ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, EBC Inc., to complete the work.

Safety

The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the project team:

Justin Kurosky

Manager, Design & Construction-Facilities

Lansdowne 2.0

Email: LansdowneRenewal@ottawa.ca

David Jones

Program Manager, Communications and Engagement