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Improvements, Repairs & Renovations

As Ottawa’s largest landlord and affordable housing provider, OCH is committed to making its buildings are as energy-efficient as possible.

Throughout these projects, OCH communicates with tenants to inform them of the progress of the work. This helps minimize disruption and facilitate the completion of the repairs. Timeline, budget, and scope of work may vary based on unforeseen circumstances such as weather and availabilities of products by contractors.

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Exterior, Window & Door Repairs & Replacements

An important component of that commitment is to work towards improving the overall state of our windows and doors, as well as fixing air and water leakages.

Each year we assess and prioritize projects within this category to fix building components such as windows, doors, and building exteriors (cladding; ex.: brick, metal, or wood). These changes can often lead to savings for tenants on their utilities.

Throughout these projects, OCH communicates with tenants to inform them of the progress of the work. This helps minimize disruption and facilitate the completion of the repairs.

2024 Projected Investment: $4,700,000 (Window Replacement 2.7M + Cladding Repair 2M)

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Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades

As various mechanical systems and associated components near the end of their life cycle, OCH invests to ensure that these systems are in good working order and that they are replaced with more energy efficient equipment wherever possible.

The types of improvements under this category can include boilers, electrical, air units, and heating, among others. OCH communicates with tenants to help minimize the disruption to their lives and facilitate the successful completion of these projects.

2024 Projected Investment: $10,000,000

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Elevator Modernization

OCH is investing in replacing and modernizing elevators in various buildings across its portfolio. As these projects move forward, we communicate with tenants to help minimize the disruption to their lives and to help facilitate the successful completion of these projects.

2024 Projected Investment: $2,400,000

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Fire & Life Safety Replacements

OCH works with key partners such as Ottawa Fire Services, Office of the Fire Marshall on a regular basis to assess and prioritize the fire and life safety needs of our homes. OCH communicates with tenants to provide updates on the work done to minimize disruption and facilitate the completion of the repairs.

2024 Projected Investment: $3,000,000

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Site Improvements

OCH is committed to nurturing healthy, safe and inclusive communities. That’s why we continue to invest in site improvements to beautify and improve the livability of our communities. Some examples of these types of projects include:
– Resurfacing of asphalt drives and driveways
– Grass and landscaping
– Replacement of stairs and walls
– Replacement of fencing and play structures
– Improvements to interior finishes, such as laundry rooms and corridors

As we move these projects forward, OCH communicates with tenants to provide updates on the work done to minimize disruption and facilitate the completion of the repairs.

2024 Projected Investment: $4,000,000

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Structural Restoration

The structural integrity of our properties is important. Repairs to structural elements can have a significant impact on the tenants, as they can be loud and dusty. Throughout these projects, OCH communicates with tenants to provide updates on the work done to minimize disruption and facilitate the completion of the repairs. The types of structural repairs include: balconies, foundations, and parking garages.

2024 Projected Investment: $2,000,000

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Roof Repairs and Replacements

As the roofing on various buildings nears the end of its normal life cycle and needs replacement and/or significant repairs, OCH completes condition assessments to prioritize repairs and replacements and communicates with tenants to help minimize the disruption to their lives and facilitate the successful completion of these projects.

2024 Projected Investment: $1,600,000

Looking for more information?

To get more details about specific improvements, repairs, and renovations, please contact your Property Manager through the OCH Call Centre at 613-731-1182.

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