The page you are trying to access is private. Please sign in to access it.

Project updates

Lansdowne 2.0 Construction – Monthly Newsletter - February 2026

February 3, 2026

We are back with another Lansdowne 2.0 monthly update.

January brought us more than 35 centimeters of snow and a polar vortex. Just like the rest of Ottawa, a few extra layers of clothing ensured work continued as planned at Lansdowne.

Time to dig into what was accomplished in January and what is scheduled for February.

January Recap

After months of preparing the site for construction, January saw the start of excavation for the new Event Centre.

Nestled between the TD Place east endzone and the Great Lawn, construction of the new Event Centre is taking place while events continue to take place in TD Arena. This means hockey, basketball, musical acts and other ticketed events will continue to take place until the new Event Centre is finished in Q3 2028.

To build the new Event Centre, we need to remove the berm and then dig one storey below ground to establish the foundation.

Here is what took place in January:

Moving Surfaces artwork was carefully and safely relocated to an off-site City storage facility while the new Event Centre is constructed.
50% of the berm has been removed as of the end of January.
Modifications were made to the edge of the South Side Stands to safely separate our construction site from TD Place events and day-to-day operations.

Check out our progress pictures below to get a play-by-play of what is happening behind the scenes:

Picture 1: Excavators work in mid-January to remove the berm located behind the TD Place east endzone.

Picture 2: An excavator loads a truck during excavation of the berm in mid-January.

Picture 3: A truck is loaded near the south end of the berm in late January. Approximately 50% of the berm has been removed as of the end of January. Once complete, we’ll be digging approximately one storey or three metres deeper to prepare for foundation work in the spring.

Picture 4: Construction vehicles access the site via a new haul road which is located behind the South Side Stands. Vehicles exit and enter the site underneath the Bank Street bridge.

What’s planned for February?

Work will continue to remove the berm. This will be followed by digging below ground to prepare for the foundation of the future Event Centre.

As we dig deeper, support walls will be installed along the outer edge of the Event Centre footprint. Known as shoring, these support structures will help stabilize the soil around the footprint of the future Event Centre.

Utility work will take place in February. We’ll be installing new sewers, pipes and electrical conduits that will supply the future Event Centre with water and power.

Our team continues to monitor the flow of traffic around the project site with careful attention along Bank Street, Wilton Crescent, and Queen Elizabeth Place. Flag persons and signage are in place to keep our project and the community safely moving. Construction traffic volume is anticipated to decrease after early March once berm excavation is complete. We thank you for your continued patience while safely travelling through this area.

Join us at our next Community Pop-Up

Thank you to everyone who joined us in January to attend our first community pop-up meeting.

Our next community pop-up will take place on February 20 between 11 am and 2 pm inside the Horticulture Building (1525 Princess Patricia Way). We’ll be located on the main floor, just past Boccato. Stop in to meet the project team, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Can’t make it? We’re only an email away! If you have a question about ongoing work, email LansdowneRenewal@ottawa.ca to connect with the project team.

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.

Do you know someone who would benefit from this update? Forward this email along and tell them to subscribe to the Lansdowne 2.0 newsletter by clicking here.

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

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