City of Ottawa looks to bolster property encroachment protections during construction

Damaged fences. Excavators crossing into private property. Blocked driveways. Construction debris falling into adjacent lots. Concerns about asbestos and hazardous materials. Flooding caused by lack of drainage. Read MoreMembers of Ottawa’s emergency preparedness and protective services committee explored what tools the city had to strengthen protections against encroachments during construction.  News, Local News, City of Ottawa, construction, emergency preparedness, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Damaged fences. Excavators crossing into private property. Blocked driveways. Construction debris falling into adjacent lots. Concerns about asbestos and hazardous materials. Flooding caused by lack of drainage. Read More