
The NCC is replacing the Lady Grey Drive retaining wall to improve its structural integrity. The project will start in Summer 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2026.
Impact of work
The public parking on Lady Grey Drive will be closed during the work. We are also working with local stakeholders to ensure minimal impacts.
About the project
Removing and replacing the Lady Grey Drive retaining wall will improve resiliency over the next 50 to 75 years and ensure safety.
Process and timeline
Spring 2023
- Preparatory work
Summer 2023 to Summer 2026
- Demolition and rebuilding of the wall.
About the wall
The Lady Grey Drive retaining wall was built in 1911. It has gone through major repairs over the years, with the most recent repair work completed in 2010.
In 2020, parts of the wall started to collapse near the Ottawa Rowing Club, which led to a partial closure of Lady Grey Drive.