Newsletter May 30
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Change in Frequency of Newsletter Distribution
This notice serves to inform you that beginning next week, there will be a modification to when my newsletters are distributed.
During the summer months, both events and regular newsletters will now be distributed on a biweekly rotating schedule, rather than weekly. This means residents can anticipate receiving an events newsletter one week, followed by a regular newsletter the next, and so on.
Ward Updates
2024 Wild Parsnip Strategy Update
The 2024 Wild Parsnip Program is now underway. City crews and contractors will be applying necessary herbicides to highly infested areas along rural roadsides and pathways while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted. Over 200 locations of parkland and approximately 1200 lane kilometers of roadsides/pathways will be treated this year.
As of January 1, 2015, Wild Parsnip was identified as a noxious weed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Toxic sap found in Wild Parsnip leaves, stems, and flowers can cause severe skin rashes and makes skin hypersensitive to sunlight.
Residents can report wild parsnip, poison ivy or giant hogweed by submitting a request online here.
Summer Operational Update
With the warmer weather, the City's Roads and Parking Services department is now redirecting their operations. This work includes:
Maintaining gravel roads
Cutting roadside grass in rural areas where there are ditches
Cleaning rural ditches
Performing asphalt repairs and filling potholes
Maintaining City-owned culverts
and more
If you have any concerns, please report them directly to the City by filing an online report with 3-1-1 here.
The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors
Mayor Sutcliffe is once again hosting his annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors. This event will take place on Monday, July 1st, 2024, from 8:00 - 10:30am in the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park. If you are interested in receiving a ticket, please reach out to our office at ward21@ottawa.ca or by emailing protocolrsvp@ottawa.ca. Space is limited so please make sure to reach out soon!
Previous updates
Construction Updates
(May 30) 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 May to mid-September 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 (May to September)
Cockburn Street from Strachan Street to Christopher Hamilton Street (May to September)
Colonel Murray Street from Strachan Street to Perth Street (May to September)
Fallowfield Road from Eagleson Road to Old Richmond Road (June to September)
Fallowfield Road from Munster Road to Huntley Road (July to September)
Franktown Road/Perth Street from Munster Road to Meynell Road (May to September)
Flewellyn Road from Eagleson Road to Huntley Road (July to September)
Rideau Valley Drive from Bankfield Road to Prince of Wales Drive (May to June)
Work overnight throughout the weeks of May 17-31 and June 10-14
Roger Stevens Drive from Dwyer Hill Road to Malakoff Road (July to September)
Roger Stevens Drive from Malakoff Road to McCordick Road (July to September)
Twin Elm Road from Barnsdale Road (south) to Barnsdale Road (north) (July to September)
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.
Perth Street and Meynell Road - Roundabout Construction (Expected completion: End of June)
Multiple Roads on Long Island - Manotick Watermain Link (Phase 2) (Expected completion: End of June)
Ottawa Street West - Storm sewer and utility work (Expected completion: End of December)
Eagleson Road (Northbound from Perth / Old Richmond to Fallowfield) - Unplanned Forcemain Construction (Expected completion: Fall 2024)
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 community has so many events that we have started a new weekly newsletter just for events! This update will be sent every Monday (or Tuesday if impacted by a holiday).
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!
Stay in touch
I want to hear from you! Connect with the team and stay informed by:
Following us on social media by clicking the icons below
Visiting our website at www.ward21.ca
Emailing your concerns to ward21@ottawa.ca
Calling the office at 613-580-2491
Want to meet with Councillor Brown at his North Gower office? Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.