Newsletter Mar 07
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Feedback on Communications
Thank you to the residents that submitted feedback on our office’s communications. This information is valuable and helpful. My team and I will be using the results of this survey to shape our future communications and ensure residents are receiving the information you would like to hear about.
In case you missed it, a communications survey was sent out by my office: you can provide your feedback here.
ARAC: Ongoing Road Safety Efforts in Rural Ottawa
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (“ARAC”) received a presentation about improving road safety in rural areas, one of the main areas of focus for the City’s Road Safety Action Plan.
Ward Updates
Spring has Sprung
Spring-like weather has emerged a little early this year. That means that the City will be taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and starting some operations to clean up after the winter season and prepare for summer, including:
Street sweeping
Fixing potholes
Reinstalling traffic calming measures
Read more here.
Seasonal Load Restrictions
Load restrictions for heavy vehicles on some roads are now in place. This is to limit the impact of vehicles with heavy loads on roadways to preserve the asphalt. For more information, including seasonal load restrictions status and a list of seasonal restricted-load roadways, please visit the City’s webpage.
Grants Available Through Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program (ORCWP)
The ORCWP is now accepting applications. This program provides funding to landowners and non-profit organizations for projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality, with grants of up to $15,000 available. Farmers along with landowners within rural Ottawa are eligible to apply.
Visit Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program | City of Ottawa to see a full list of eligible projects and complete an online application form.
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP) Deadline is April 05th
CEPGP provides funding to non-profit organizations interested in undertaking small-scale, community-based initiatives that support an environmentally sustainable Ottawa. For more information, click here.
Previous updates
Construction Updates
Construction Noise Notice
Location: 63 Royal York St (Richmond)
When: July 01st-Sept 28th (24hrs/day)
Details: The emergency bypass pumps in operation for a bypass of the Richmond Pumping Station will be located outside of the station. These are required as part of the scope of the project. These pumps are critically silenced, so are very quiet, and will be situated as best as possible to minimize neighbourhood impact. The pumps cannot be shut off for any reason or there is a risk of surcharging of the sewer. The pumping station will be offline and the temporary pumps will be all that is operating in their place.
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A list of planned construction projects 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.**
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