Canada Post is proposing a new parcel processing facility at 50 Leikin Drive, of approximately 21,398 square metres (230,326.2 square feet), comprised of 5768 square metres (62,082.4 square feet) of office space and 18,031 square metres (194,072 square feet) of processing and warehouse space. This new facility will incorporate state-of-the-art parcel processing technologies. The site plan shows appropriate loading and parking facilities. The site plan shows approximately 45 high docks, 80 parking stalls for 53’ and 60’ trailers and approximately 39 parking stalls for 5-ton trailers. The proposed site plan will also support alternative and active transportation including dedicated stalls for accessibility restrained drivers, visitors motorcycle, and bicycle parking. Electric vehicle parking/charging stalls are also indicated on the site plan.
The site plan reserves the far north end of the site for future Canada Post Development. The reserved area is approximately 9,565 sq. m. in size and and provides a secondary entrance onto Leikin Drive. Canada Post is reserving this site for its own use which could be for example, a co-located letter carrier depot.
Architect: J.L. Richards & Associates
Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-23-0082/details
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