Newsletter Jun 27
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Happy Canada Day!
On Monday, July 1st, Canadians will celebrate 157 years since the confederation of our country. I hope everyone in Rideau-Jock can enjoy themselves this long weekend.
Please read here for some important reminders.
Ward Updates
Living Snow Fence Pilot Program
Earlier this month, City Council unanimously passed a motion that I put forward to pilot a "Living Snow Fence Program." By taking advantage of vegetation, we can use trees and shrubs that decrease wind speed and contain drifting snow from creating hazardous wintertime road conditions.
Read more here.
Trees in Trust Program (Deadline July 1st)
The City’s Trees in Trust program needs residents’ help to find suitable locations for street trees. Street trees are available by request on a first come, first served basis. If your City-owned street frontage lacks a tree and you have the time and commitment to help care for one, please complete a request with the Forestry Department. The deadline to get a tree planted this fall is July 1st.
This program applies only to homes with street frontage (the space between your property line and the roadway) and we do require residents to water the tree for the first three years after planting.
Previous updates
I was happy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Richmond and District Lions Club this month!
The Kemptville District Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for their CT Scanner. The hospital and KDH Foundation have raised a remarkable $1.6 Million to date through their CT Scanner Crossroads Campaign through the generosity of the greater community. You can help them reach their $2.2 Million goal by visiting their website here.
Construction Updates
Temporary Road Closure - Scharfield Road (Manotick)
On Tuesday, July 09th, Scharfield Road in Manotick will temporarily closed from 7:00am to 7:00pm related to the construction project at 1185 Beaverwood Road.
Notice of Road Resurfacing & Construction Noise
Below is a updated list of roads that will be resurfaced with respective timelines for the completion of the work. There may be some nighttime construction noise associated with this work from the hours of 10:00pm to 7:00am.
Further updates will be provided as necessary about these projects and other planned road work.
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
Fallowfield Road from Eagleson Road to Old Richmond Road
Fallowfield Road from Munster Road to Huntley Road
This section of road will be closed to traffic from Tuesday, July 02nd until mid-August for road resurfacing. Traffic, including heavy vehicles, will be detoured via Flewellyn Road. Only local access will be maintained.
Franktown Road/Perth Street from Munster Road to Meynell Road
Flewellyn Road from Eagleson Road to Huntley Road
Pierce Road from McCordick Road to Malakoff Road (2024 start date to be determined)
Prince of Wales Drive from Longfield Drive to Barnsdale Road (2024 start date to be determined)
Rideau Valley Drive from Bankfield Road to Prince of Wales Drive
Roger Stevens Drive from Dwyer Hill Road to Malakoff Road
Roger Stevens Drive from Malakoff Road to McCordick Road
Twin Elm Road from Barnsdale Road (south) to Barnsdale Road (north)
Other Construction
In addition to roads closed for resurfacing work, there 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)
Ottawa Street West - Storm sewer and utility work
Eagleson Road (Northbound from Perth / Old Richmond to Fallowfield) - Unplanned Forcemain Construction
Perth Street and Meynell Road - Roundabout Construction - (Click here to read the letter from Cavanagh Construction about actions being implemented to limit traffic delays.)
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
Our events newsletter will be published twice a month on the Monday after this regular newsletter.
You can also 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!
City Updates and Events
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