Newsletter - Feb. 16
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Superbowl Power Outage
It was especially poor timing for the power outage this past weekend. On a day where many tune in to watch two football teams battle it out, 1,139 customers in Manotick lost power. While the issue was with Hydro One, Hydro Ottawa had to shut down some power to mitigate damage to their grid.
Reliability of Hydro One, particularly in Manotick, is an issue we have been battling with since I started my term. Well, we finally made some headway. Below is the formal response we received regarding the outage and what Hydro One is doing to identify issues and improve service. Rest assured, this is something I personally will be keeping a close eye on.
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On Sunday, February 12, at approximately 2:56 p.m., an outage affected approximately 1,139 Hydro One customers in Manotick. To reduce the number of customers affected by the outage, Hydro One crews rerouted power and restored approximately 869 customers at 6:55 p.m. Crews continued restoration efforts and the remaining customers were restored at 11:52 p.m.
The outage was caused by a failed insulator and downed line near Bridge St., as well as a downed line on River Road. Crews completed repairs which involved replacing an insulator and restringing power lines. As part of restoration, crews also had to coordinate with Hydro Ottawa before they were able to safely make repairs. The 869 customers mentioned above experienced a second and momentary outage later in the evening as crews completed switching to route power back to the area.
In order to address ongoing reliability concerns, Hydro One crews are currently conducting a series of inspections on the distribution equipment in the area, including line patrols and thermal imaging scans. These efforts will help identify any potential equipment repairs that may be needed. The patrols are underway right now and we anticipate they will be completed by the end of next week. We are also investigating our reliability in the region to assess causes of outages that may be impacting our customers in the Rideau-Jock ward.
Ward Updates
Virtual budget consultation: Join us virtually on Zoom for our online budget consultation on Feb. 22, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Visit our website to register
A Ward 21 budget breakdown
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1185 Beaverbrook Rd: On Friday, Feb. 24, at 10 am, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will be considering a zoning by-law amendment regarding 1185 Beaverbrook Rd. There are several ways the general public can provide submissions to the Members of Committee and Council regarding this amendment. Learn more
Unique volunteer opportunity with Goulbourn Museum: The Goulbourn Museum is currently recruiting volunteers for a Collections Working Group to assist with assessing artefact donations. Members will vote to ensure that what we are collecting represents diverse perspectives and that the stories preserved by the Museum are representative of the community. Learn more
Upcoming Events
Family Day at Pierce’s Corners: Join the MCRA on Monday, Feb. 20th, from 10-3, for a day of family fun activities, including hot dogs, chili, and hot chocolate, sleigh rides, maple syrup toffee, and activities inside for young and old. Learn more
Murder Mystery Dinner/Lunch: ITR Theatre presents Death by Denoument, a Mary Jane Maffini Murder Mystery. There will be a dinner version on March. 3, at 6:30 pm, and a lunch version on March 4, at noon. Learn more
Shamrock 'n 2023: Get in the spirit with this all-ages family event on March 11, from 1 - 9 pm, at the Richmond Agricultural Hall. Learn more
St. Patrick's Day Trivia: On March 15, from 7 - 9:30 pm, join in on this trivia fundraiser hosted by the Rural Ottawa South Support Services. Learn more
City Updates
Investment in emergency response: To better serve Ottawa’s growing population and address increasing emergency call volumes, the City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee has committed to funding paramedics, emergency vehicles, back-up generators for fire stations, public access defibrillators, and more. Read the Press Release
Family Day Schedule Changes: This Monday, February 20, is Family Day. Government and ward offices will be closed, and there will be changes to garbage/recycling, and 3-1-1. View a complete list of schedule changes.
Snow angel challenge: This February, families, schools, community, sports and social groups and workplaces are invited to make snow angels to support The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa! Head outside, make your snow angel and share your videos or images on social media including a link to donate and hashtag #SnowAngelOttawa. Learn more and donate
Mark your calendars forCity of Ottawa Summer Camps: Plan your summer with the City of Ottawa summer camps and activities. On March 21, you will be able to browse available camps at register.ottawa.ca. Registration for summer aquatics begins April 3 at 9 pm; summer camp registration begins April 4, at 9 pm.
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