Upcoming projects and activities
Find below a chronologic list of upcoming projects and activities that could have an effect on residents of Rothwell Heights. Rest assured that NRC will work to minimize any disturbances caused by research activities.
This page is updated regularly to reflect the most current information.
Saturday September 7, Saturday September 14, Saturday September21, & Saturday September 28
Description: Pumping of building septic tanks on the Montreal Road campus.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Disturbance: Low to medium levels of odours; medium levels of noise
Location: Montreal road campus, multiple buildings
September 4 to 9, 2013
Description: Wind tunnel testing, usage of gas turbine engines as a power source
Time: Testing could occur between 8 a.m. and 16:30 p.m.
Disturbance: Low level noise. Low to medium levels of odors
Location: North of Montreal Road Campus, building M-46
Starting on Monday, September 9, 2013 (2 days of testing)
Description: Combustion testing with natural gas
Time: During regular work hours (between 8 a.m. and 17:30 p.m.)
Disturbance: No odours, medium level noise, and visible steam plume
Location: North of Montreal Road Campus, building M-10F
Ongoing - Structural concrete repairs - June 20, 2013
Please note that we have contracted through ATCO to undertake the structural concrete repairs of the service tunnel located at the intersection of Whitby Lane and Legget Avenue (refer to Key Plan below). Jersey barriers and construction fence have been erected for everyone’s safety. The excavation and associated work should start June 20th and is expected to last a few weeks. There will be noise associated with the heavy equipment operating on a daily basis Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Ongoing testing
Description: Testing of small gas turbine engines.
Time: Testing could occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. on weekdays.
Disturbance: Low level noise; low to medium levels of odours.
Location: North of Montreal Road Campus, buildings M-10 and M-11.
For comments and questions, please contact us at community@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
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