Zibi Ottawa Ontario | U/C

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

On interlock vs concrete, I'm also of the opinion that interlock does poorly in Ottawa. I'll point to Queen Street and Sparks. There might be a way to do it better, but I haven't seen it yet.

I can't speak to Queen Street as I haven't been since before the pandemic, but Sparks has been a dog's breakfast of interlock, tiles and concrete for as long as I can remember. Interlock/pavers are replaced regularly even in temperate climates; the problem with Sparks is the city's piecemeal approach to "maintaining" it over the years. Even so, I imagine if Sparks was concrete it would have been resurfaced several times by now as concrete inevitably cracks, sinks and erodes. I digress...

C’est ça qui est ça. Very much looking forward to seeing the final product. Can't wait to make this a pit stop on my bike rides along the river.

[Marshsparrow]

Can we replace the NCC with the ppl that run Zibi - they seem to get stuff done.

[J.OT13]

One Planet Living Report 2020, including planned phasing and much more:

https://zibi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zibi_One-Planet-Report-2020_Report_EN-lowres.pdf

[SL123]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

One Planet Living Report 2020, including planned phasing and much more:

https://zibi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zibi_One-Planet-Report-2020_Report_EN-lowres.pdf

Glad to see they are not putting the brake on their plans because of the pandemic. I wish the hotel planned in the old mill was part of phase 1.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by SL123

I wish the hotel planned in the old mill was part of phase 1.

I agree. That building is in an advanced stage of deterioration. I'm afraid it may not be around by the time phase 2 starts.

[SL123]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

I agree. That building is in an advanced stage of deterioration. I'm afraid it may not be around by the time phase 2 starts.

In all fairness phase 2 start in 2 years according to that plan

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by SL123

In all fairness phase 2 start in 2 years according to that plan

Then there may be a chance to save it, still.

[SL123]

Progress on Block 206 &207

[J.OT13]

From Rodney Wilts.

Always exciting to actually start digging on a projects that has been in the works for several years!

https://twitter.com/RodneyWilts/status/1387807801825796100

[SL123]

Very exciting to see this one start for sure. its THE Cornerstone project on the Ontario side.

[Harley613]

Last Week:

Photo_6553907_DJI_307_jpg_4212848_0_2021512135352_photo_original by harley613, on Flickr

[J.OT13]

Great shots Harley!!

Some pics from Pat on RailFans Discord.

[SL123]

With all those pipes and the Zip Line I dont see how the Union Square park/plaza will fit in.

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[rocketphish]

Bidding opens Wednesday for inaugural ride on interprovincial zipline

Staff Reporter, Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: May 19, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 1 minute read

If you’re looking for a way to end your COVID-19 distancing with a boom, online bidding has opened for the first rides on the new international zipline between Ottawa and Gatineau, now officially called “Interzip Rogers.”

“As the very first official riders of Interzip Rogers, you and your +1 will be invited to the grand opening ceremony,” the operators said in a release Wednesday

A VIP treatment, including formal presentations at the ceremony, a bottle of champagne and exclusive souvenirs are part of this package.”

The operators noted the date of the ceremony and zipline will depend on relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.

Bidding is now live online and will close on June 4.

All proceeds will go to the following sponsors: BCG Ottawa, Centraide Outaouais, Centre de Pédiatrie Sociale de Gatineau (CPSG), Maison de la famille de Gatineau, Ottawa River Keeper, OrKidstra, Ottawa Senators Community Foundation and the Algonquin Way Cultural Centre.

Meanwhile, organizers also announced that the team behind the 30-year-old Great Canadian Bungee Experience in Wakefield will be in charge of Interzip Rogers’ operations.

The zipline’s promoters said they are committed to implementing the directives outlined in the Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec’s Plan de sécurité sanitaire COVID-19, based on provincial recommendations, and the Event Safety Alliance’s Reopening Guide for event professionals during COVID-19 in Ontario to ensure all public health guidelines are respected throughout the summer.

For more information check the zipline website

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new...naugural-ride-on-interprovincial-zipline

[zzptichka]

Originally Posted by SL123

With all those pipes and the Zip Line I dont see how the Union Square park/plaza will fit in.

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Oops. We forgot to render all these massive pipes right at the eye level. Honest mistake.

Oh and that staircase down to the water with people and kayaks on our drawings? Yeah forget about it too.

[J.OT13]

Very curious to see how they will make this look ok. I'm worried Zibi may lose a lot of what made the initial concept special.

Don't get me wrong, it will still be an amazing project, but it may fall just short of what we may call "world-class" design/function wise.

[zzptichka]

Snapped that picture from a similar POV on my run yesterday.
Not seeing anything on that concrete wall to build that staircase. It would be a massive disappointment if they end up not building it...
I hope I'm wrong.

[zzptichka]

[HighwayStar]

Anyone know what exactly are all those pipes for? And why can't they be moved somewhere a little more unobtrusive?

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by HighwayStar

Anyone know what exactly are all those pipes for? And why can't they be moved somewhere a little more unobtrusive?

They are for the District Energy system, the central heating and cooling system that uses heat from the Kruger plant and the river . Not sure where else they could have been installed.