Newsletter - 13 December 2024
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Ottawa City Council Approves the 2025 Budget
Yesterday, City Council approved the 2025 Budget with a 22-3 vote. Though I had reservations about the proposed tax increases, I ultimately voted for the budget as I believe it was the best deal available for our communities.
Ward Updates
ATV riders looking to expand rural Ottawa's trail network
The Nation Valley, West Carleton and Rideau Lakes ATV clubs are working together to propose trail expansions in rural Ottawa. The expansion will connect the existing trail network in Ottawa to trails in neighbouring communities.
At the request of the ATV clubs, the City is consulting on the proposed trails, which are located in the following areas:
Wood Duck Swamp
Osgoode Village
North Gower
Marlborough Forest
Ottawa West Trails
Vars to Larose Forest
Osgoode Ward, linking to ATV Club of Eastern Ontario
Rideau-Jock Ward, linking to other Ontario Federation of ATV clubs
Residents can review details of each proposal on the City’s public engagement site. Trail users and neighbours who want to have their say about the expansion can complete a survey and enroll in a virtual information session taking place Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm.
Mitch Owens/River Roads Upgrade
Ottawa Traffic Services staff have finished upgrading the intersection of Mitch Owens Road and River Road which now has all-way protected-permissive (advance left-turn) installations.
MCPRA Seeking Board Members
The Manotick Culture, Parks, and Recreation Association is looking for new Board Members from the Manotick area to work with them in 2025 and beyond.
No experience is necessary, just an interest in supporting parks, pathways and recreation projects/services in the Manotick area. The Board meets monthly, with Board members taking on roles and responsibilities they are interested in.
For more information, or to have a discussion about whether joining the Board would be appropriate for you, please contact either Jon Mack (mcpra.treasurer@gmail.com / 613-862-8191) or current President Mike O'Neil (manotick.mike@gmail.com / 613-282-1895).
Previous updates
Final Newsletter of 2024
As we wrap up the year, we wish everyone a joyful Christmas break and a Happy New Year!
Holiday Hours for the Ward 21 Office
The Ward 21 office will be closed the week of December 23rd and will operate at limited capacity during the week of December 30th.
If you need to contact our office, please email us at ward21@ottawa.ca, and we will respond as soon as possible. For more immediate assistance, we recommend calling 3-1-1 or visiting the City's website here.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
The City of Ottawa is looking for a volunteer community member to help maintain the outdoor boarded skating rink at Richmond Lions Park (3302 Huntley Road).
Interested volunteers can contact seasonalrecreation@ottawa.ca.
Construction Updates
Road Resurfacing & Construction Impacts
Below is a updated list of roads that will be resurfaced or are being impacted by infrastructure work. There may be nighttime construction noise associated with some of these projects from the hours of 10:00pm to 7:00am.
Further updates will be provided as necessary about these projects and other planned road work.
Prince of Wales Drive from Longfield Drive to Barnsdale Road (ongoing)
Other Construction
Below are other ongoing construction projects that may have local impacts, including closures and lane reductions:
Multiple Roads on Long Island - Manotick Watermain Link (Phase 2)
South Island Park Drive from South River Drive to Christopher Drive - road closure (lasting until late December) for watermain infrastructure work.
Brophy Drive between Moodie Drive and William McEwen Drive - one lane closure (until the end of the year) for two culvert renewal projects.
Ottawa Street West - Storm sewer and utility work.
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A list of current and future construction project plans are listed on the Ward 21 website here. Any immediate or significant construction notices and/or development plans will be included in future newsletters.
**For more information about planned construction projects and road resurfacing plans across the city, please visit the online interactive map here.**
Community Events
You can check out the Ward 21 website at any time to see an up-to-date list of upcoming events.
In case you missed this week’s event newsletter, click here: Upcoming Community Events in Ward 21!
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Want to meet with Councillor Brown at his North Gower office? Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.