Newsletter - July 6
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Door knocking in the Ward
This week, my team and I have been knocking on doors in Munster, North Gower, and some rural side streets to find out what concerns and issues residents may have. It's been great to speak to so many residents. While we didn't get to as many houses as we would've liked given the extreme heat, our efforts to visit all the Ward villages will continue in the weeks to come.
Some of the top concerns we heard included road resurfacing, speeding, truck traffic and tree clearing. It was great to meet so many residents at their doors and introduce my team to the community. Everyone in my office works hard to support residents throughout our Ward and it was heartening to hear from the many residents who have received assistance from the team. If you need help with municipal concerns, escalating your 3-1-1 cases, sharing your community events, or navigating City processes, please reach out to our office. We are always happy to help.
Ward Updates
Capital Partnership Application Input
The City is seeking public input on the major capital partnership applications that were received for the March 1, 2023, deadline, including an extension of the park at the Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre and an Outdoor Pavillion at the Richmond Fairgrounds. Provide your input
New Bench
A bench has been installed under the 2022 OAP bench program along Chapel Crescent. The bench program aims to assist older adults in maintaining their independence by installing rest points in the right-of-way between their place of living and amenities.
Scheduled Resurfacing & Repair Work in Ward 21
McBean St from Ottawa St to 515m north of Ottawa St - Contractor will begin with select concrete repairs this week.
Prince of Wales Dr from 350m North of Bankfield Rd to 250m South of Barnsdale Rd - Contractor has mobilized and completed their layout, due to the rain last week and their workload, they are now planning to mill the road the week of July 09-2023 (night work).
Prince of Wales Dr from 170m north of Barnsdale Rd to 75m North of Lodge Rd – Due to rain and workload, Contractor will continue mobilize this week and milling will follow the completion of the south section milling operations.
Pollock Rd (Malakoff Rd to Fourth Line Rd): Tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 3rd.
Second Line Rd South (Roger Stevens Dr to Century Road East): Tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 3rd.
Pierce Rd (McCordick to Malakoff): Tentatively scheduled for July 23rd to August 4th. Road will be open to street residents and emergency vehicles, but closed to pass-through traffic.
Road Closures
Ottawa Street from Eagleson Road to King Street will be closed on July 28 to replace asphalt over the Via Rail track.
Shea Road Southbound, from Fernbank to Flewellyn, until Monday, July 31, 2023.
Eagleson Road Northbound, from Perth Street to Fallowfield, until August 25, 2023.
Renewal of Fourth Line Road Bridge to Begin in August
Construction to replace the Fourth Line Road Bridge over the Crawford Hill Municipal Drain is tentatively scheduled to commence in August, and will require that Fourth Line Road be closed for the duration of construction, approximately 10 weeks. A detour using Pollock Road, McCordick Road and Century Road West will be in place.
Upcoming Events
Farmers' Markets:
North Gower: every Saturday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more
Manotick: every Saturday, from 9 am until 2 pm, until October 14, at the Carriage Shed. Learn more
Richmond: on July 8, from 10 am until 3 pm, at 67 Fowler Street. Door prizes will be handed out throughout the day! Learn more
Storytelling in the Square: Enjoy an afternoon of stories in the Square by Dickinson House, on July 8, beginning at 2 pm. Learn more
Library Programs: Check out what programs are happening this month at your local Ottawa Public Library branch. Learn more
Fiddles on the Rideau Festival: It’s the first Fiddles on the Rideau Festival in Manotick, happening July 14-16, 2023, at the Manotick United Church. Learn more
Kars Family Fun Day: Come out for a day of food, fun and music on July 15, from 8 am to 10 pm, including a complimentary BBQ dinner from the Ward 21 team. Learn more
Hamlet in the Park: Join a Company of Fools as they present their version of Hamlet on July 20, at Centennial Park, at 7 pm. This fast-paced 90-minute rendition of the Bard’s greatest tragedy will feature disemboweled puppets, a sword fight to the death, live underscoring, and 5 actors taking on 15 different roles. Learn more
Stay in touch
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Emailing your concerns to ward21@ottawa.ca
Calling the office at 613-580-2491
Meeting with Councillor Brown at the North Gower office every Thursday. Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.