Byron Linear Park Tree Relocation Popup, June 7

The City of Ottawa will be relocating transplantable trees from Byron Park to suitable areas within the community prior to Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction beginning in 2019. Tree relocation activities will take place in Byron Park in early June 2018.

Background

The City of Ottawa is extending rail farther south, east and west as part of the Stage 2 LRT Project. The proposed western alignment will extend rail to Baseline Road and Moodie Drive, travelling beneath a renewed Byron Park between Cleary Avenue and McEwen Avenue.

Prior to construction taking place, the City of Ottawa will be relocating transplantable trees from Byron Park to suitable areas in the nearby community (see Tree Transplant Areas attached). In addition to tree relocation, the City of Ottawa will be planting two trees for every tree lost to construction in Byron Park, as per the 2:1 tree replacement policy.

Once construction is complete, reliable light rail transit will run beneath an enhanced Byron Park that has more trees, less pavement, public art, and plaza space for local events.

Questions

For more information on tree relocation activities and the Stage 2 LRT Project, the City is hosting a pop-up information session on the following dates in Byron Park:

To learn more about the Stage 2 LRT Project, please visit: www.stage2lrt.ca