Block 2 Redevelopment – Public Comments Invited

January 24, 2024 – The authorities must determine whether the proposed Block 2 Redevelopment, located in Ottawa, ON 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 February 24, 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

Block 2 is the city block immediately south of Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa. It faces the Centre Block and Peace Tower to the north. It is the threshold between city-owned and Crown-owned lands. The block is bounded by Metcalfe, Wellington, O'Connor and Sparks streets.
Our goal is to transform the block into an innovative complex that will meet the needs of Parliament and the public. The redesigned block will service parliamentary functions and will also include renovated retail space.

In order to commence construction, as part of the site mobilization, the Construction Manager will be installing construction site hoarding to ensure safe construction operations and to maintain public safety during the construction period