Substantial Completion But No LRT Start Date
This is a release from the City of Ottawa:
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The purpose of this memo is to advise the Mayor and Members of Council that TransitNext has achieved Substantial Completion on the Stage 2 O-Train South Extension, Lines 2 and 4 (formerly the Trillium Line).
Further to the information shared last week and following a thorough and deliberate review process, the Independent Certifier issued a Substantial Completion Certificate on November 26. This milestone confirms that the Substantial Completion requirements, outlined in the Project Agreement, have been met.
The City is now focused on the process and remaining activities to achieve revenue service. Lines 2 and 4 are federally regulated and require regulatory reviews and two certificates. This work has been ongoing, and the City is seeking a Certificate of Fitness from the Canadian Transportation Agency and confirmation of the notice of change in operations for the Railway Operating Certificate from Transport Canada. Both are required before the system can open to the public.
In preparation for revenue service, OC Transpo has also started final readiness activities. This work will help ensure that the system and staff are ready to welcome customers, and includes: • Additional drills and scenarios in preparation for regular service
• Multi-stakeholder emergency exercises, including an integrated full-scale exercise with emergency personnel
• Winter readiness drills and planning
• Continued training and development activities for Diesel Rail Operators
• A dress rehearsal of the full revenue service system function
As part of this process, TransitNext must submit the Final Safety Case and the Final Report from the Independent Safety Assessor. The City’s Independent Safety Auditor will then provide a statement indicating there are no objections to the commencement of passenger service.
OC Transpo will hold a dress rehearsal on November 30 with staff and their families to test the operations of Lines 2 and 4 as a simulation of in-service conditions. This will provide lessons learned to enhance operating procedures and training. OC Transpo will hold a technical briefing on December 6 for members of Council to provide additional details on the progress towards revenue service on Lines 2 and 4.
For You:
Senior Transit Pass: Way Too Much: MULVIHILL
Somewhere Diane Deans Is Smiling: QUOTABLE
Transpo Flying Blind On Ridership: THE VOTER
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This sounds reasonable. I have worked with Transport Canada on a regulatory issue and they don’t mess around. Incredibly thorough. Once they approve this, I will have so much more confidence with this system – the city cannot fudge this acceptance – not possible
I’m an optimist, I admit, and I did wager $20 that the Sens would win the cup this year too
“Substantial Completion”? Huh? Another catchphrase to add to the list which includes “On budget and on time” and “An abundance of caution”. Who comes up with this stuff? I think many city hall staff are using chatbots to write their memos so they can spend the day doing more important things like texting.
It is disappointing that, necessary or not, there always seems to be one more item that will delay the opening. From an OC management perspective, the longer the opening is delayed is a good thing. They are saving money and that is what it is all about at this point.