Newsletter Feb 22
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Reminders for Street Parking
As our communities continue to grow, so do the demands for parking. Beyond the basic rules of the road, which most people know about, there are other rules to be mindful of. Read more about them here.
Ward Updates
Rural Firefighters will be Casual City Employees
City Council voted to classify rural volunteer firefighters as casual employees with the City of Ottawa. This is great news for the hundreds of hardworking firefighters who work out of 20 rural station houses and serve the majority of Ottawa’s landmass. They will now have access to certain benefits while remaining in a volunteer capacity. Are you interested in joining the ranks of rural volunteer firefighters? Scroll down and click on the link below!
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.
Garden for Good! Support ScoutSeeds
Spring is coming and the 1st North Gower-Kars Scout Group has your vegetable and flower seeds to get your garden started!
You can place an order with one of our youth (payment will be required up front and orders delivered at the end of March) or you can order your seeds online by March 31.
Funds raised will support Spring and Summer camp adventures for our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts! Thank you for your support!
For any questions, please contact Scouter Karen at kdmcnaught@hotmail.com
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 Street
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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