SHEARWATER COURT EXPANSION
60 Finch Private, Ottawa
Background
Shearwater Court is a 74-townhouse community that was constructed in 1982. This community is in the south end of Ottawa near Uplands Drive.
The block of nine townhomes located at 60 Finch Private (known as Shearwater Court) is at the end of its life cycle, and OCH is redeveloping it into a six-story building with 45 one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.
This redevelopment benefits the community by providing nine fully renewed homes and increasing density by 36 additional homes.
45 new homes, including:
- 22 Three-Bedroom homes
- 11 Two-Bedroom homes
- 12 One-Bedroom homes
Accessibility:
9 of the 45 homes will be barrier-free, designed for enhanced accessibility
Building Amenities
- Exterior patio
- Exterior benches
- Lounge area
- Residential and visitor parking
- Bicycle parking
- Common laundry room
Sustainability Features:
- Passive house design `
- Reduced carbon footprint
- The design incorporates best practice design for seniors/accessible/visitable/barrier-free housing
Status
Under Construction (May 2025)
Expected Completion Date
Spring 2027
Important Milestones:
- Site plan application: May 2023
- Community Information Session: July 2023
- Tenant Information Session: September 2024
- Community Information Session: April 2025
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FAQ – About the Development Project:
- When will I know how this will impact me?
Keeping tenants informed continues to be one of OCH’s top priorities. Construction is expected to begin May 2025.
- How can I provide input as to what is developed?
OCH held a community information session on July 11, 2023, where the community had an opportunity to provide feedback. This feedback has been incorporated during the design phase.th
- I live in the neighbourhood, but I’m not an OCH tenant. What does this mean to me? What can I expect?
Once construction begins, there will be some noise, heavy machinery, and potential water and electrical disruptions typically associated with construction. A broad community meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025 to more detail and answer questions on these items. Further, OCH, contractors, and/or the city will share information once construction commences and in advance for service disruptions. You can also visit this webpage for the latest updates.e
- When will construction begin?
Construction will begin in May 2025.
- How will the community be kept safe during development?
A full construction/community safety plan will be developed once the contractor is mobilized on the site. This includes fencing, construction vehicle control, scheduling more hazardous activities during times that impact the community less, and frequent on-site inspections by the OCH project management team to help identify/address concerns/issues quickly. All residents can call OCH at 613-731-1182 (option 1) at any time should there be a safety concern.
- I have questions: who can I contact?
Send inquiries by email at info@och.ca:
Subject line: Shearwater Court Development