Electrical Equipment Replacement and Planned Power Outage - Merner Avenue

On August 26, 2025, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact residents on Merner Avenue. For Hydro Ottawa to perform this work safely, a power outage is required.

We recognize that construction and power outages can be disruptive. Please be assured that scheduling of this power outage has been reviewed and will move forward with our customers’ best interest in mind.

You may notice increased construction presence throughout the day. Traffic control and lane reductions will be implemented to ensure that roads and sidewalks remain safe for residents and staff. Construction activities will occur on the City of Ottawa Road Right-of-Way - a legal right of access for Hydro Ottawa to install and maintain its electrical distribution system.

As mentioned above, a planned power outage will be required to proceed with this work. All impacted customers are contacted by phone, text or email - depending on the communication preferences indicated on their account - and informed by a written notice delivered to their door, if applicable. In the case of circumstances beyond our control, the outage may be rescheduled.