Newsletter Feb 15
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
My Goals for the Rural Summit
Recognizing that rural and urban communities are different is foundational to bringing about change in a city that is approximately 80% rural. Read about some of my goals for the upcoming Rural Summit here.
Ward Updates
Snow is coming tonight!
Ottawa is expecting 5-10cm of snow. The majority of snow is expected to fall during the evening hours before tapering off to light snow overnight. Read more here.
Water Meter Replacement Program
The City will replace several hundred small water meters in the ward - mostly in Munster, Richmond, and Manotick. Starting later this month through to early March, properties with small water meters past their useful life will receive a notification by mail containing information to book your appointment within 3 months for replacement. Resident are encouraged to look for a letter in the mail over the next few weeks. If you do not receive a letter, don’t worry: it means that your meter is not yet due for replacement.
Previous updates
Volunteers Firefighters Wanted!
Ottawa Fire Services are looking for volunteer firefighters. If you live or work in an area that is served by a volunteer fire station, are 18 years of age, and have a valid “G” Ontario driver’s license then you are eligible to apply.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity here.
Construction Updates
Current Closures
In Manotick, the closure of Barney McCarney Landing is now underway while the closure of the east side of Hilltop Park is planned to begin in April 2024. This is part of the Manotick Watermain Link (Phase 2) project. Learn more
Eagleson Road near Perth will have construction work ongoing as Hydro Ottawa continues with upgrading the transmission lines into Richmond. Though closures are not anticipated, drivers are asked to exercise caution in areas where line workers are present.
Future Closures
Fallowfield Road from Munster Side Road to Huntley Road will be closed for 6 weeks in summer of 2024 for full resurfacing and rehabilitation work. More details will be provided as they become available.
Expected closures with more details to follow:
Christopher Hamilton Street from McBean Street to Cockburn Street
Cockburn Street from Strachan Street to Christopher Hamilton Street
Colonel Murray Street from Strachan Street to Perth Road
Conley Road from Franktown Road to Mansfield Road
Eagleson Road from Old Richmond Road to Emerald Meadows Drive
Fallowfield Road from Eagleson Road to Old Richmond Road
Franktown Road/Perth Street from Munster Road to Meynell Road
Manotick Main Street from 140m north of Bridgeport Avenue to 180m north of Eastman Avenue
Pierce Road from McCordick Road to Malakoff Road
Rideau Valley Drive from Bankfield Road to Prince of Wales Drive
Rogers Stevens Drive from Dwyer Hill Road to McCordick Road
Twin Elm Road from Barnsdale Road (south) to Barnsdale Road (north)
**For more information about planned construction projects across the city, please visit the online interactive map here.**
City Updates
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