Newsletter Oct. 19
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
2024 Budget Priorities for Ward 21
It’s budget season at the City! With that in mind, I wanted to share what I have been advocating for as part of the 2024 budget.
Read more here.
Additionally, scroll further down in the newsletter to learn about how you can get involved in the budget consultation process.
Ward Updates
Flex Stake Removals
As the City gets ready for winter, traffic calming flex stakes and delineators will be removed from our streets soon. Removals will begin on October 20. This is done before every winter to ensure that the stakes can be safely stored without being damaged by plows and other vehicles during the winter. Learn more about traffic calming
MTO Environmental Assessment of the Highway 416 - Barnsdale Road Interchange
A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been prepared in association with the proposed highway 416 at Barnsdale Road Interchange and is available for public review and comment. Learn more
Blasting to occur in Southwest Richmond
To facilitate future phases of the Mattamy development in Richmond, blasting will be occurring South of Ottawa Street. Residents may expect to hear additional noise, and residents within 75 meters of where the blasting is scheduled to occur will have received a letter from Blastek Engineering Group providing instructions for complementary pre-blast inspections. Our office has not been provided with a timeline for when the blasting is scheduled to occur, but it will not occur prior to the inspection deadline of October 27. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Blastek.
Peak Leaf and Yard Waste Season
It’s officially peak leaf and yard waste season! Please note that waste collection operators may take longer than usual to collect yard waste set out at the curb. For the next few weeks, operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb. Learn more
Construction Updates
Meynell/Perth Roundabout
Crews have been onsite to begin construction work. Residents may have noticed staging work and pylons being deployed to the site. Caivan’s senior management clarified that the delay on their end was due to crew shortages with their contractor. With those issues now resolved, the roundabout is anticipated to be completed by the end of November. We have communicated with Caivan the community's frustrations with delays and the expectation that work will be completed on schedule.
Lennox Street Grading
As part of the Richmond Pumping Station upgrades, the City is undertaking an alteration to the floodplain at the Lennox Street park. The work will also include the addition of new trees. The work started on October 10 and is expected to be ongoing for about 2 weeks.
Road Closures
Rideau Valley Drive from Phelan Road to Roger Stevens Drive has been completed early and is now reopened to the public for travel.
Fourth Line from Pollock to Century Road West is closed due to excavation and box culvert replacement activities. Work on Fourth Line is ongoing but delays were encountered due to unforeseen circumstances outside the City’s control, including significant vandalism of equipment on site. Work has resumed and is expected to be completed before the end of November.
Brownlee Road from Shea Road to Huntley Road is closed for culvert replacement until November 15.
Marina Drive from between Timagami Court and Rideau Valley Drive North will be closed for culvert replacement until October 25.
Phelan Road West from Third Line Road South to Prince of Wales Drive will be closed for culvert replacement between October 23 to October 30.
Have your say on the City of Ottawa's 2024 Budget!
Our office is holding two budget consultations for residents to have their say on the issues that matter most to them! Join us on either of the below dates for a presentation from Ottawa City staff and a question-and-answer session regarding the upcoming budget.
November 20 at 7pm: Councillors from Ottawa's south end are hosting a virtual budget consultation. Join the consultation here.
November 22 at 7pm: Join us in-person at the Chamber in Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepoint Drive) or online for a budget consultation with Ottawa's Rural Councillors. Register for virtual participation here.
Not able to attend either session? No problem! Learn more about how you can have your say on the 2024 Budget!
City Updates and Events
Highway 417 closures from October 19 to 24 for bridge replacement
Ottawa Public Health offering flu and the new updated COVID-19 vaccines for eligible residents
Volunteer Ottawa is hosting the VOscars Volunteer Awards Gala on October 26
Stay in touch
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Visiting our website at www.ward21.ca
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.