Ottawa Construction News staff writer

The City of Ottawa’s planning and housing committee has unanimously approved zoning amendments for two major developments, including a sprawling indoor water park in Kanata and a 32-storey residential high-rise in Hintonburg.

The recommendations will go to the City Council for final consideration on Sept. 9.

The committee approved a zoning amendment for a year-round destination recreational facility southwest of Highway 417 and Palladium Drive, a project the city has identified as a high-impact economic development expected to create jobs and bolster local tourism.

Planning documents filed with the city indicate the project is expected to generate 445 jobs during construction and approximately 270 full-time equivalent positions once operational.

The application was submitted by Palladium Resort Development Limited Partnership. McRobie Architects and Interior Designers designed the facility, while JFSA Canada Inc. acted as the planning consultant providing the rationale.

The proposed complex at 2775 and 2785 Palladium Dr. includes:

• A 13,379-sq. m. indoor aquatic and entertainment facility featuring waterslides that will exit and re-enter the main glass building.
• A family entertainment centre and a 1,011-sq. m. restaurant.
• A seven-storey hotel with 236 rooms.
• A surface parking lot with 704 spaces.

340 Parkdale Ave. and the Carleton Tavern

The committee also approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit a high-density mixed-use development at 340 Parkdale Ave., located near Tunney’s Pasture Station.

Taggart Realty Management is leading the development. Stantec Consulting Ltd. and Hobin Architecture served as the engineering, planning, and design consultants.

The approved plan allows for 386 new homes near rapid transit, scaled down from an initial proposal of 465 units. The development features a 32-storey residential tower resting on a five-to-six-storey base. To mitigate the impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, the tower portion will be located toward the northwest of the site, keeping it as far as possible from nearby low-rise homes.

The project will require the demolition of the existing Carleton Tavern on the block southwest of Parkdale Avenue and Spencer Street. According to structural engineering reviews submitted with the application, preserving the 1896 structure during the required deep excavation was deemed unfeasible due to the building’s age, structural deterioration, and the need for significant site remediation to address groundwater contamination.

Instead, a new two-storey commercial building will be constructed on the site, designed to reflect the architectural character of the existing tavern. Future development on the site must include both the replacement building and a public plaza for residents and visitors, alongside space for shops and services.

Ottawa’s housing progress

The committee meeting also provided a mid-year update on the city’s homebuilding activity. During the first half of 2026, Ottawa approved nearly 6,100 new homes, issued permits for more than 5,800 homes, and recorded over 4,100 housing starts.

City Council has committed to supporting the construction of 151,000 market homes by 2031. Since tracking began in January 2023, the city has provided land-use approvals for more than 74,000 new homes, representing over 49 per cent of the homes needed to meet the 2031 goal.

Since the start of 2026, the committee has recommended land-use permissions that would support nearly 3,400 new homes. If the land-use permissions recommended at this meeting are approved by council, developers will be able to seek building permits for an additional 386 homes.

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The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) will host the Ottawa Infrastructure Forum on Sept. 15, bringing together industry, government, and community leaders to discuss the critical systems needed to support the capital region’s rapid expansion.

“Ottawa is growing, and the infrastructure decisions we make now will shape our economic strength for decades to come,” the OBOT stated in its event announcement. “Transportation, housing, placemaking and economic development must be planned together if Ottawa is to realize its full potential.”

The half-day event aims to examine the investments, partnerships, and policy decisions required to support the National Capital Region’s long-term competitiveness. The discussions will be split across three core pillars:

• Delivering the housing and enabling infrastructure the region needs.
• Building transportation systems that support urban mobility and economic growth.
• Creating vibrant communities and destinations through placemaking.

The forum will feature panel discussions with key figures in the local construction, transit, and development sectors.

The urban mobility panel will include Ron Tomlinson, CEO of Tomlinson Group; Rick Leary, general manager of OC Transpo; and Stephanie McNeely, associate principal at Arup.

A dedicated panel on housing and growth-enabling infrastructure will feature Jason Burggraaf, executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA); Hugh Gorman, CEO of Colonnade BridgePort; Michelle Taggart, president of Tamarack Homes and Tartan Homes; and Chris MacKinnon, vice-president of Rohit Group.

The final panel on placemaking will include Tobi Nussbaum, CEO of the National Capital Commission, and Mark Goudie, president and CEO of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, among other community leaders.

The event’s anchor sponsors include Dentons and Syntax Strategic. Builder sponsors are Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) and Collège La Cité. Cornerstone sponsors include Architects DCA, BDO, Taggart Group of Companies, and Urbandale Corporation, while Mainspring Agency is serving as the photography and videography sponsor.

The Ottawa Infrastructure Forum 2026 runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration details and tickets are available through the OBOT’s website.

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The replacement of the Alexandra Bridge linking Ottawa and Gatineau is moving into its next phase after the federal government awarded a $79-million contract to a consortium led by Webuild, Samsung C&T and Green Infrastructure Partners.

Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC)  will advance the approved design, develop project requirements and prepare for the eventual deconstruction of the more-than-120-year-old bridge and construction of its replacement.

CCC is made up of Webuild Civil Works Inc., Samsung C&T Ontario 1 Inc. and Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. The project will be delivered through a progressive design-build model, allowing the project team to work collaboratively to refine the scope, schedule, pricing and risk management before major construction begins.

Public Services and Procurement Canada will work with the consortium to maximize the use of Canadian steel, aluminum and other domestic materials while creating opportunities for Canadian and local suppliers during the design, deconstruction and construction phases.

“Canadian skills and ingenuity are at the heart of the work to replace our national capital’s oldest interprovincial road bridge,” Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, said in a statement.

The replacement bridge, known as the Motion concept, received Federal Land Use and Design Approval from the National Capital Commission in January 2026.

Its design features three curved arches inspired by the Ottawa River and incorporates heritage considerations with modern transportation needs.

Construction of the new bridge is expected to begin in 2028, creating future opportunities for heavy civil contractors, subcontractors, fabricators and Canadian material suppliers.

The project will eventually see the aging Alexandra Bridge deconstructed and replaced with a new interprovincial crossing designed to serve the National Capital Region for decades to come.

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The federal government is injecting more than $30 million into Ottawa’s primary wastewater treatment facility to enhance its electrical reliability and prepare for future community growth.

Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced the $30,560,000 investment on Monday (Aug. 24) for the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC). The funding flows through the Direct Delivery stream of the newly established Build Communities Strong Fund.

The infrastructure project will allow the city to overhaul the plant’s electrical distribution systems, including critical upgrades to the facility’s existing cogeneration plant. These enhancements will guarantee sufficient power is available to maintain all sewage treatment operations during prolonged power outages.

According to City of Ottawa data, ROPEC is located on Green Creek Drive and provides wastewater treatment for more than 90 per cent of the city’s population. As wastewater is processed, the facility produces biogas that fuels its cogeneration plant, which currently supplies about half of ROPEC’s annual energy requirements.

The electrical enhancements will also prepare the facility for any future upgrades or plant expansions necessary to support Ottawa’s growing community.

“The Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre is one of Ottawa’s most important pieces of infrastructure,” Sutcliffe said in a news release. “It protects public health, supports new housing, and helps keep the Ottawa River clean. This investment will make the plant more reliable during extended power outages, strengthen its resilience to extreme weather, and ensure it can keep pace with Ottawa’s growth.”

Fortier noted the project will create and support jobs for Canadian workers while prioritizing domestic supply chains.

“By prioritizing Canadian materials, content, and suppliers, this investment will directly support the Canadian economy, strengthen local supply chains, and ensure that economic benefits are felt by Canadian businesses and communities across the country,” Fortier stated.

The Build Communities Strong Fund is a $51-billion federal initiative delivering infrastructure funding across three streams starting in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Direct Delivery stream accounts for $6 billion over 10 years, including $1 billion specifically for a Local Impact Stream delivered by regional development agencies.

The federal project funding remains conditional upon the signing of a contribution agreement and the fulfilment of any environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation requirements.

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The City of Ottawa’s Planning and Housing Committee has approved a slate of amendments paving the way for a new community hub in Riverside South and a nine-storey residential development in the Alta Vista neighbourhood.

The decisions, made on Aug. 19, are subject to final approval by City Council today (Aug. 26).

Riverside South Community Centre and Library

The committee greenlit Official Plan and zoning amendments for the future Riverside South Community Centre and Library. Planning documents indicate the site 250 Town Square Pl. and sit within a new 10.9-hectare park, designed to provide space for recreation, community events, and everyday gatherings in the heart of the Riverside South Town Centre.

The approved changes allow for a shorter, more pedestrian-scaled building that will be set farther back from the roadway. According to the city, the revised design will better integrate with the community and create a more welcoming environment for active transportation. The modifications will enable:

• Wider sidewalks
• New trees and raised planters
• Additional seating areas
• Bike parking

New housing in Alta Vista

To support residential intensification, the committee approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for a property on Alta Vista Drive, just north of Smyth Road.

The site was formerly the headquarters of the Canadian Medical Association, but that building was demolished after the association left in 2016 and it has been a fenced-in undeveloped lot since then.

The rezoning increases the permitted building height from four to nine storeys. This will facilitate the construction of a mid-rise building featuring 379 residential units, including 135 larger two- and three-bedroom suites. The city noted this adds much-needed housing in an area where residents have access to nearby services, recreation, and transit.

Between January 2023 and the end of 2025, council provided land-use approvals for more than 69,600 new homes, representing about 46 per cent of the homes needed to meet the city’s goal of 151,000 market homes by 2031. Since the beginning of 2026, the committee estimates it has facilitated the development of nearly 2,950 new homes.

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Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has broken ground at 200 Beausoleil, an affordable housing development on an urban infill site in the Lowertown neighbourhood.

Diamond Schmitt, in collaboration with KWC Architects, are leading the project’s community-focused design.

Featuring a six-storey podium, the building will include 159 one- and two-bedroom rental homes, including 32 accessible homes. Amenities include a Wellness Centre, Games Room, Arts and Activity Room, exterior terrace, and shared ground-level amenity space, encouraging residents to gather, stay active, and connect with their community.

Ottawa Community Housing awarded Laurin Construction the general contractor contract in July.

“Beausoleil is a community-focused development that will bring 159 new affordable homes to the heart of Lowertown,” said Diamond Schmitt Senior Associate Arne Suraga. “The design brings a sense of playfulness and colour to the streetscape, while creating active, welcoming spaces that support connection and community.

“We are proud to work alongside Ottawa Community Housing on a development that represents an important investment in affordable housing and the long-term vitality of Lowertown.”

The all-electric building is designed using Passive House principles, with solar energy and barrier-free features, promoting sustainability, accessibility, and long-term affordability.

200 Beausoleil is among the first projects to advance under the Build Canada Homes partnership with the City of Ottawa. The initiative’s first eight priority projects are expected to build more than 1,100 new rental homes, part of a broader plan to accelerate up to 3,000 homes across Ottawa.

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Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa have broken ground on Odayanhaway, a new $22-million, 66-unit Indigenous-led affordable housing development in west Ottawa.

Community members, Elders, municipal leaders, and project partners gathered Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at 30 Cleary Ave. to mark the ceremonial start of the six-storey residential project, whose name translates to “Little Village”.

The building is being constructed on land donated by the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. Once completed, it will be owned and operated by OAHS—Ontario’s largest Indigenous-led non-profit housing provider—offering a mix of below-market and deeply affordable rental units designed to provide safe and culturally appropriate housing for Indigenous individuals and families.

The project team includes:

• Architect: Figurr Architects Collective
• Construction manager: Ed Brunet and Associates Canada Inc.
• Development management: Theia Group (Theia Partners)

Construction on the $22-million building is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with an estimated completion target of April 2029.

Odayanhaway forms the first phase of a broader master-planned community on the congregation’s campus that will ultimately deliver approximately 229 rental homes to Ottawa. The site is designed around sustainable, transit-oriented development principles, located adjacent to the future Stage 2 O-Train LRT network along the Ottawa River corridor.

During the ceremony, Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, highlighted federal investments supporting the initiative, including approximately $27 million from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and an additional $1.6 million from the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

“Our government is committed to helping communities develop local solutions to housing challenges,” Vandenbeld said. “The Indigenous-Led Housing project we are highlighting today will make a real difference for the people here in Ottawa. Each project like this brings us closer to the country we want to build—a country where everyone has access to a safe and affordable home”.

Project leaders emphasized the unique collaboration among faith, non-profit, and private sectors.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our first development in Ottawa and the unique partnership we have developed to bring the vision of the local community to life,” said OAHS CEO Justin Lewis.. “Odayanhaway is a reflection of what is possible when organizations, such as ours and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, come together with a shared vision and a commitment to reconciliation”.

Mary Ella Keblusek, president of the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, noted that the project represents a tangible realization of social commitments.

“This project shows what reconciliation looks like in action. Not just words, but homes, relationships, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside Indigenous communities,” Keblusek said. “We at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa are proud to be part of this work, and this building represents an opportunity for Indigenous people to access affordable housing and thrive in community”.

The outdoor ceremony opened with a traditional Water and Cedar Ceremony led by Elder Irene Compton, followed by an Inuit Qulliq (oil lamp) Lighting Ceremony conducted by Elder Reepah Carlton.

The celebration also featured traditional hand drumming, First Nations drumming by the Ottawa River Singers, Jingle Dress dancing and Métis jigging.

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Ehsan Momeni, P.Eng. and Christopher Paré, P.Geo.

Dragun Corporation

Implementation of Ontario Regulation 406/19 fundamentally changed the way excess soil is managed across the province. What was once commonly viewed as excavation material requiring disposal is now increasingly being repurposed as a resource and managed according to the requirements that apply.

The industry has developed a better understanding of regional soil conditions, naturally occurring constituents, use of statistical methods, salt-related impacts, and the practical challenges associated with managing large quantities of excavated soil.

What Did We Observe?

One important lesson is that elevated concentrations of certain metals may reflect regional geology (i.e., natural background) rather than contamination caused by human activities.

For example, arsenic and molybdenum may be encountered in native soils in the Windsor-Essex region, while vanadium is commonly identified in the marine clay deposits of eastern Ontario. Today, regional geological information, site history, soil characteristics and available background data are more frequently considered when evaluating these results. However, convincing the Ministry that these naturally elevated metal concentrations are representative of regional background conditions can still be challenging.

Additionally, some reuse sites are reluctant to accept soil containing reported exceedances, even when the results are consistent with natural background conditions within the region.

What Have We Learned from the data?

One notable outcome of the regulation has been the significant increase in soil characterization across Ontario.

This growing database may provide greater confidence in beneficial reuse and support decisions based on the overall quality of the soil rather than isolated results, if accepted by the regulatory community.

Statistical methods can also support this process.  Where the regulatory requirements are met and the dataset is suitable, they may provide a more representative assessment of overall soil quality than relying solely on individual sample exceedances.

Greater familiarity with statistical methods could help practitioners make better use of existing information, support professional judgement, and reduce unnecessary disposal while maintaining regulatory compliance.

What New Challenges Have Emerged?

Salt-related parameters have become one of the more frequent drivers of excess soil management decisions.  Elevated electrical conductivity (EC) and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) are commonly encountered in areas affected by the long-term use of de-icing salts.

On some projects, EC and SAR, rather than petroleum hydrocarbons or volatile organic compounds, determine where the excess soil may be accepted and reused.

What Practical Challenges Remain?

Large, Blended Stockpiles

If the soil is combined before characterization is complete and testing later identifies a limited number of exceedances, it may no longer be practical to determine where the affected material originated or to delineate it within the stockpile.

In these circumstances, Qualified Persons (QPs) must evaluate the overall dataset and use professional judgement to determine an appropriate management strategy.  Better planning before excavation, segregation of soil from different areas, and additional guidance for evaluating blended stockpiles help reduce this uncertainty.

Reducing Landfill Disposal

On Jan. 1, 2027, section 22 of the Excess Soil Regulation takes effect. In general, excess soil that meets Table 2.1 full-depth potable standards for residential, parkland or institutional use, or is of better quality, will be restricted from disposal at a landfill or dump.

Exceptions remain where the soil is required for operational uses at the landfill, such as cover, roads, or berms. Disposal may also be permitted in specific circumstances where a QP determines and documents that the soil is unsuitable for placement at a reuse site.

The restriction reinforces the need to consider reuse options early in project planning. Project teams may need additional time to characterize soil, identify receiving sites, document their soil-matching efforts, and coordinate transportation.

Looking Ahead

Experience with Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation suggests that effective soil management requires more than comparison with individual analytical standards. It depends on early planning, appropriate characterization, regional geological knowledge, careful data interpretation and coordination among project owners, QPs, contractors, municipalities and reuse sites.

The growing volume of soil data has improved the ability to distinguish potential contamination from natural background conditions and to evaluate soil quality and reuse more effectively. At the same time, salt impacts, blended stockpiles, limited acceptance by the regulatory community of site-specific metal background values and limited time to identify reuse sites continue to create practical challenges.

The 2027 landfill restriction further emphasizes the regulation’s central direction. That is, soil that is suitable for reuse should be managed as a resource rather than automatically disposed of as waste. Continued technical guidance, regional research, statistical evaluation, and early communication will help improve consistency and cost-effectiveness, conserve landfill capacity, and support practical beneficial reuse across Ontario.

Dragun Corporation: Established in 1988 as an expert environmental services firm. We assist our clients with environmental issues, including Excess Soil, PFAS Assessment/Remediation, Vapour Intrusion Assessments, Phase I and II Assessments, Record of Site Condition, Environmental Compliance, and Expert Services.

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The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus is calling for greater transparency and a formal municipal role in planning for the proposed ALTO high-speed rail project, as opposition to the massive rail line grows in rural communities.

Representing 103 municipalities, the group passed a resolution this week calling on ALTO and the federal government to avoid discussions affecting municipalities during the current municipal election period.

They say municipalities should have a meaningful opportunity to participate in decisions that could affect their communities.

The EOWC is also calling for a Municipal Advisory Table involving affected municipalities, First Nations, legal experts, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and ALTO.

The proposed table would address municipal concerns throughout the planning, land acquisition, construction and operation of the project, and the EOWC says discussions related to ALTO should be deferred until after the Oct. 26 municipal election.

The proposed high-speed rail network would connect Toronto and Quebec City over roughly 1,000 kilometres, with planned stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Laval, Montreal, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City.

The federal government has also directed ALTO to study a southern route option between Peterborough and Ottawa that could include a stop in Kingston.

Trains would travel at speeds of up to about 300 km/h or more on dedicated tracks. ALTO says the project could cut travel times between major cities roughly in half.

Current estimates put the cost between $60 billion and $90 billion.

The federal government has committed $3.9 billion for the development and pre-construction phase of the project.

ALTO’s first major public consultation ran from January to April and included 26 in-person open houses, 10 virtual sessions and 31 stakeholder roundtables. More than 10,000 people participated, while ALTO received nearly 45,000 comments through online questionnaires and its interactive map.

ALTO has said the feedback will be used to refine the project and that a more precise route will be developed as technical and environmental studies continue.

That uncertainty has become a major source of concern for rural residents and municipalities.

Some landowners and rural groups in Eastern Ontario have strongly opposed the project, particularly potential routes through agricultural land and rural properties.

In South Frontenac, residents and rural organizations have raised concerns that a southern route could divide farms and properties, affect the Cataraqui Trail and damage environmentally sensitive areas.

Similar concerns have been raised in the City of Kawartha Lakes, where council unanimously supported a memorandum opposing the project in its current form. Agricultural groups there have cited concerns about productive farmland, possible expropriation, severed agricultural properties, fencing and the closure of rural roads.

A May town hall in Casselman also drew strong opposition, with residents raising concerns about property expropriation, the cost of the project and whether the rail line would be viable over the long term.

The opposition is not limited to individual landowners. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called ALTO a “$90-billion monstrosity” and said a future Conservative government would cancel the project. He has argued that taxpayers would carry the cost while raising concerns about expropriation and whether the project would attract enough passengers to justify the investment.

Federal officials have defended the project, saying it would create jobs, improve connections between major cities and provide a lower-emissions alternative to driving and flying.

There is, however, a divide among municipalities.

Peterborough has strongly supported having a station and sees the project as an economic opportunity. Mayor Jeff Leal criticized Poilievre’s call to cancel ALTO, describing the project as a generational opportunity for the region.

But the EOWC has taken a more cautious position, formally opposing ALTO “in its current form” while calling for greater municipal involvement and consultation.

The debate has intensified following the federal government’s decision to study a southern route that could bring the line closer to Kingston. Some landowners say the potential corridor could run directly through their properties, while Kingston officials and businesses have welcomed the possibility of a station.

Eastern Ontario officials want a formal seat at the table.

The caucus says major nation-building projects should include municipal interests throughout the process, rather than relying solely on consultation after major decisions have already been made.

For municipalities along the potential route, the stakes extend beyond the eventual location of stations. The project could involve land acquisition, new rail infrastructure, construction activity, road changes and long-term impacts on farmland and rural communities.

The EOWC says those issues need to be addressed with municipalities before the project moves further ahead.

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Construction on a major wastewater project in Belleville’s west end is scheduled to begin Sept. 1, with the first phase expected to continue through the end of 2028.

The Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station project is intended to provide wastewater capacity for future development in the Loyalist West Belleville Secondary Plan area, which the city says could eventually accommodate about 9,000 housing units.

The first phase is divided into two contracts.

Contract 1 includes construction of a new sewage pumping station and installation of twin sanitary forcemains connecting the station to the western limits of Contract 2.

Work at the pumping station site will include foundations and other site works, as well as installation of a sanitary sewer forcemain connecting the station to the Bridge Street West and Marshall Road area.

Construction along Bridge Street West between Marshall Road and Palmer Road will include installation of a sanitary sewer forcemain, asphalt resurfacing, curb replacement and boulevard restoration.

The broader project also includes additional watermain, storm sewer and road improvements, including work at several intersections along Bridge Street West.

Contract 2 will include installation of conveyance piping along Bridge Street West to the existing pipe crossing of the Moira River.

The existing wastewater system does not have sufficient capacity to accommodate planned growth in the west end. Once fully built out, the new infrastructure is expected to provide wastewater capacity of about 490 litres per second.

The project has an estimated overall cost of about $85 million, up from $38.1 million due to design changes, updated cost estimates, schedule extensions and construction cost escalation.

Belleville has received $16.155 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

The Avonlough project is part of the city’s long-term plan to provide the infrastructure needed to accommodate residential and commercial growth in west Belleville.

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