There's skepticism about whether substantial renewal work has finally begun on Somerset House, which has sat derelict for nearly 18 years in the heart of Ottawa's Centretown neighbourhood. The 129 ...

There's skepticism about whether substantial renewal work has finally begun on Somerset House, which has sat derelict for nearly 18 years in the heart of Ottawa's Centretown neighbourhood.The 129-year ...

The renewed Somerset House will preserve its historic façade, add 14 rental units, include ground-floor retail, and contribute to local parkland, Troster said in a June 6 social media post.

Work is finally underway at Somerset House, 17 years after the heritage building partially collapsed and sat vacant. CTV’s Tyler Fleming reports.