NOTICE TO RESIDENT
September 24, 2020
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide Members of Council with an update on the year-to-date (YTD) results of the two Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depots, and to provide details on the third and final depot event of 2020, being held from October 21 to October 25.
YTD Results for the 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depots
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Public Works and Environmental Services hosted the first extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot during the week of June 22 to June 27 at 3100 Conroy Road. Following a very successful first event, the second Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot event was held during the week of August 18 to August 22 at the Westbrook Snow Disposal Facility (200 Westbrook Road) in Carp. Feedback to date has been very positive for both events, citing minimal wait-times and an overall positive experience. The total number of visitors for both events was 10,652, and the City and its residents were able to successfully divert a total of 407 tonnes of household hazardous waste from landfill. The 2020 extended depot approach has yielded results that compare favourably with previous years, both in terms of participation and amount of material collected.
Details of Final 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot Event
Public Works and Environmental Services is pleased to announce that the third and final extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot for 2020 will be held at the Barrhaven Snow Disposal Facility (Strandherd Drive and Dealership Drive). The Depot will be open from Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The same procedures that were in place for the two previous extended events will be in effect for the third event. For your awareness and as a reminder: October 21 – October 25 - Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot
• Upon arrival, residents will be directed into a queue where they will wait their turn to park in a designated area. All vehicles will be spaced accordingly, and residents must remain in their vehicle at all times;
• Residents arriving on bicycles are permitted to drop-off materials, and they must follow the instructions provided by staff on site;
• The depot will accept household hazardous waste only. No electronic waste will be accepted;
o Residents can bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill facility at no cost, or can contact a participating Take it Back member to arrange for proper disposal;
• Due to operating restrictions, bins, totes, gas cans, etc. will not be returned to the resident;
• The last vehicle will be emptied at 4:00 p.m.
Our staff and the City’s Public Information and Media Relations team have prepared communications products and messaging to inform residents of the upcoming extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot.
Tactics will include, but are not limited to:
• A public service announcement (PSA);
• Ottawa.ca/hhw webpage updates;
• Social media messaging starting on Friday, October 9th
• Notification to subscribers through the City’s ReCollect app;
• Updates to the 3-1-1 knowledge base;
• Councillor messaging that can be shared through their channels;
• Select street furniture and digital billboards.
Preparing for Next Year’s Depot Events
With significant uncertainty around the future of the ongoing pandemic, and based on the success of the Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot events to-date, staff will be considering the possibility of hosting similar extended events in 2021 as a contingency measure should normal depot events prove to not be viable. As part of this planning, staff will be reviewing the assumptions that went into planning the 2020 depot events to determine if other sites may be viable options in 2021, with the goal of providing full city-wide coverage, as best as possible, given the various restrictions and on site requirements. A tremendous amount of work went into planning the 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot events on short notice despite a number of unknown variables, and while we are extremely pleased with the success and positive responses to these events – we are committed to looking for opportunities to continuously improve the services we offer to our residents.
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24 Septembre, 2020
La présente note de service s’adresse aux membres du Conseil et vise à faire un retour sur la tenue des deux dépôts de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongés depuis le début de l’année, ainsi qu’à les informer du troisième et dernier événement de dépôt de 2020, qui aura lieu du 21 au 25 octobre prochains.
Retour sur les dépôts prolongés depuis le début de l’année 2020
Dans le contexte actuel de la pandémie de COVID-19, la Direction générale des travaux publics et de l’environnement a organisé un premier dépôt de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongé pendant la semaine du 22 au 27 juin, au 3100, chemin Conroy. Devant le succès obtenu, un deuxième événement a eu lieu dans la semaine du 18 au 22 août au dépôt de neige Westbrook (200 chemin Westbrook) à Carp. Jusqu’à présent, les deux événements ont reçu de très bons commentaires : le temps d’attente est resté court et l’expérience globale des participants a été bonne. Au total, ce sont 10 652 visiteurs qui se sont présentés aux deux événements, et la Ville et ses résidents ont pu se débarrasser d’un total de 407 tonnes de déchets ménagers dangereux sans les envoyer dans les décharges. L’approche adoptée pour les dépôts prolongés de 2020 a engendré de meilleurs résultats que celle des années précédentes, autant pour ce qui a trait à la participation que pour la quantité de matières recueillies.
Détails concernant le dernier événement de dépôt prolongé de l’année 2020
La Direction générale des travaux publics et de l’environnement est heureuse d’annoncer que le troisième et dernier événement de dépôt de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongé de l’année 2020 aura lieu au dépôt de neige de Barrhaven (au coin des promenades Strandherd et Dealership), du mercredi 21 octobre au dimanche 25 octobre, de 8 h à 16 h.
Pour ce troisième événement, les mêmes procédures seront en vigueur.
À titre d’information et de rappel :
• À leur arrivée, les résidents seront dirigés vers une file où ils devront attendre leur tour pour stationner dans la zone qui leur sera désignée. Tous les véhicules seront espacés en conséquence, et les résidents devront rester dans leur véhicule à tout moment;
• Les résidents qui arriveront en vélo pourront laisser leurs articles en suivant les directives du personnel sur place;
• Seuls les déchets ménagers dangereux peuvent être apportés. Aucun déchet électronique ne sera accepté;
o Les résidents peuvent apporter sans frais leurs déchets électroniques à la décharge du chemin Trail, ou communiquer avec un membre participant de Rapportez-les! afin de prendre des mesures pour la disposition appropriée de leurs déchets;
• En raison de contraintes opérationnelles, les poubelles, les sacs, les bidons d’essence, etc. ne seront pas rendus aux résidents;
• Le dernier véhicule sera vidé à 16 h.
Notre équipe et celle d’Information du public et Relations avec les médias de la Ville ont préparé des produits de communication ainsi que des messages pour informer les résidents du prochain dépôt prolongé, notamment :
• un message d’intérêt public;
• des mises à jour sur le site ottawa.ca/dmd;
• des communiqués sur les médias sociaux à partir du vendredi 9 octobre;
• un avis par l’application ReCollect de la Ville;
• des mises à jour de la base de connaissances du 3-1-1;
• un message destiné aux conseillers qui pourront le diffuser sur leurs canaux;
• l’affichage sur certains mobiliers urbains et panneaux d’affichage numérique.
Préparation des événements de l’année prochaine
Vu le succès des événements de cette année et l’incertitude qui plane sur l’évolution de la pandémie, le personnel envisagera de réorganiser des événements prolongés similaires en 2021 comme solution de rechange à un retour aux procédures habituelles. Dans le cadre de sa planification, l’équipe se penchera sur les hypothèses qui ont guidé l’organisation des événements de 2020 pour déterminer si d’autres sites conviendraient en 2021, dans l’objectif de servir, au mieux de nos capacités, l’ensemble du territoire de la ville malgré les restrictions et les impératifs sur les sites. La planification des événements de 2020 a nécessité un travail colossal ponctué d’échéances serrées et de multiples variables inconnues. Bien que nous soyons extrêmement satisfaits du succès et des commentaires positifs obtenus, nous sommes déterminés à trouver de nouvelles façons d’améliorer les services offerts à nos résidents.
September 24, 2020
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide Members of Council with an update on the year-to-date (YTD) results of the two Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depots, and to provide details on the third and final depot event of 2020, being held from October 21 to October 25.
YTD Results for the 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depots
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Public Works and Environmental Services hosted the first extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot during the week of June 22 to June 27 at 3100 Conroy Road. Following a very successful first event, the second Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot event was held during the week of August 18 to August 22 at the Westbrook Snow Disposal Facility (200 Westbrook Road) in Carp. Feedback to date has been very positive for both events, citing minimal wait-times and an overall positive experience. The total number of visitors for both events was 10,652, and the City and its residents were able to successfully divert a total of 407 tonnes of household hazardous waste from landfill. The 2020 extended depot approach has yielded results that compare favourably with previous years, both in terms of participation and amount of material collected.
Details of Final 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot Event
Public Works and Environmental Services is pleased to announce that the third and final extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot for 2020 will be held at the Barrhaven Snow Disposal Facility (Strandherd Drive and Dealership Drive). The Depot will be open from Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The same procedures that were in place for the two previous extended events will be in effect for the third event. For your awareness and as a reminder: October 21 – October 25 - Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot
• Upon arrival, residents will be directed into a queue where they will wait their turn to park in a designated area. All vehicles will be spaced accordingly, and residents must remain in their vehicle at all times;
• Residents arriving on bicycles are permitted to drop-off materials, and they must follow the instructions provided by staff on site;
• The depot will accept household hazardous waste only. No electronic waste will be accepted;
o Residents can bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill facility at no cost, or can contact a participating Take it Back member to arrange for proper disposal;
• Due to operating restrictions, bins, totes, gas cans, etc. will not be returned to the resident;
• The last vehicle will be emptied at 4:00 p.m.
Our staff and the City’s Public Information and Media Relations team have prepared communications products and messaging to inform residents of the upcoming extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot.
Tactics will include, but are not limited to:
• A public service announcement (PSA);
• Ottawa.ca/hhw webpage updates;
• Social media messaging starting on Friday, October 9th
• Notification to subscribers through the City’s ReCollect app;
• Updates to the 3-1-1 knowledge base;
• Councillor messaging that can be shared through their channels;
• Select street furniture and digital billboards.
Preparing for Next Year’s Depot Events
With significant uncertainty around the future of the ongoing pandemic, and based on the success of the Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot events to-date, staff will be considering the possibility of hosting similar extended events in 2021 as a contingency measure should normal depot events prove to not be viable. As part of this planning, staff will be reviewing the assumptions that went into planning the 2020 depot events to determine if other sites may be viable options in 2021, with the goal of providing full city-wide coverage, as best as possible, given the various restrictions and on site requirements. A tremendous amount of work went into planning the 2020 Extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot events on short notice despite a number of unknown variables, and while we are extremely pleased with the success and positive responses to these events – we are committed to looking for opportunities to continuously improve the services we offer to our residents.
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24 Septembre, 2020
La présente note de service s’adresse aux membres du Conseil et vise à faire un retour sur la tenue des deux dépôts de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongés depuis le début de l’année, ainsi qu’à les informer du troisième et dernier événement de dépôt de 2020, qui aura lieu du 21 au 25 octobre prochains.
Retour sur les dépôts prolongés depuis le début de l’année 2020
Dans le contexte actuel de la pandémie de COVID-19, la Direction générale des travaux publics et de l’environnement a organisé un premier dépôt de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongé pendant la semaine du 22 au 27 juin, au 3100, chemin Conroy. Devant le succès obtenu, un deuxième événement a eu lieu dans la semaine du 18 au 22 août au dépôt de neige Westbrook (200 chemin Westbrook) à Carp. Jusqu’à présent, les deux événements ont reçu de très bons commentaires : le temps d’attente est resté court et l’expérience globale des participants a été bonne. Au total, ce sont 10 652 visiteurs qui se sont présentés aux deux événements, et la Ville et ses résidents ont pu se débarrasser d’un total de 407 tonnes de déchets ménagers dangereux sans les envoyer dans les décharges. L’approche adoptée pour les dépôts prolongés de 2020 a engendré de meilleurs résultats que celle des années précédentes, autant pour ce qui a trait à la participation que pour la quantité de matières recueillies.
Détails concernant le dernier événement de dépôt prolongé de l’année 2020
La Direction générale des travaux publics et de l’environnement est heureuse d’annoncer que le troisième et dernier événement de dépôt de déchets ménagers dangereux prolongé de l’année 2020 aura lieu au dépôt de neige de Barrhaven (au coin des promenades Strandherd et Dealership), du mercredi 21 octobre au dimanche 25 octobre, de 8 h à 16 h.
Pour ce troisième événement, les mêmes procédures seront en vigueur.
À titre d’information et de rappel :
• À leur arrivée, les résidents seront dirigés vers une file où ils devront attendre leur tour pour stationner dans la zone qui leur sera désignée. Tous les véhicules seront espacés en conséquence, et les résidents devront rester dans leur véhicule à tout moment;
• Les résidents qui arriveront en vélo pourront laisser leurs articles en suivant les directives du personnel sur place;
• Seuls les déchets ménagers dangereux peuvent être apportés. Aucun déchet électronique ne sera accepté;
o Les résidents peuvent apporter sans frais leurs déchets électroniques à la décharge du chemin Trail, ou communiquer avec un membre participant de Rapportez-les! afin de prendre des mesures pour la disposition appropriée de leurs déchets;
• En raison de contraintes opérationnelles, les poubelles, les sacs, les bidons d’essence, etc. ne seront pas rendus aux résidents;
• Le dernier véhicule sera vidé à 16 h.
Notre équipe et celle d’Information du public et Relations avec les médias de la Ville ont préparé des produits de communication ainsi que des messages pour informer les résidents du prochain dépôt prolongé, notamment :
• un message d’intérêt public;
• des mises à jour sur le site ottawa.ca/dmd;
• des communiqués sur les médias sociaux à partir du vendredi 9 octobre;
• un avis par l’application ReCollect de la Ville;
• des mises à jour de la base de connaissances du 3-1-1;
• un message destiné aux conseillers qui pourront le diffuser sur leurs canaux;
• l’affichage sur certains mobiliers urbains et panneaux d’affichage numérique.
Préparation des événements de l’année prochaine
Vu le succès des événements de cette année et l’incertitude qui plane sur l’évolution de la pandémie, le personnel envisagera de réorganiser des événements prolongés similaires en 2021 comme solution de rechange à un retour aux procédures habituelles. Dans le cadre de sa planification, l’équipe se penchera sur les hypothèses qui ont guidé l’organisation des événements de 2020 pour déterminer si d’autres sites conviendraient en 2021, dans l’objectif de servir, au mieux de nos capacités, l’ensemble du territoire de la ville malgré les restrictions et les impératifs sur les sites. La planification des événements de 2020 a nécessité un travail colossal ponctué d’échéances serrées et de multiples variables inconnues. Bien que nous soyons extrêmement satisfaits du succès et des commentaires positifs obtenus, nous sommes déterminés à trouver de nouvelles façons d’améliorer les services offerts à nos résidents.
MULTI-USE PATHWAY RENEWAL
Parsons Ridge Road to McLennan Way
Contract No. CP000435
CONSTRUCTION
August 2020
Dear Resident,
COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation and the City of Ottawa is committed to protecting people and the community. The Province of Ontario has allowed certain businesses and workplaces to reopen, including all municipal construction projects, as long as they comply with strict measures for public health and safe operations. In addition to the City’s ongoing work on critical infrastructure projects, we are now able to resume work on other construction projects that were paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The City is working closely with the industry and complying with restrictions and recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in August. This work is being conducted to complete the rehabilitation of the multi-use pathway link between Parsons Ridge Road and McLennan Way.
What: Work will involve the removal of the existing pathway, placement of new granular base material and final asphalt paving of the new pathway surface.
Why: Due to age and condition of the existing pathway, rehabilitation is required.
When: Construction is expected to start in August and anticipated to be complete in fall 2020.
Where: Work will occur on the multi-use pathway link from Parsons Ridge Road to McLennan Way.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Ottawa D-Squared Construction Ltd., to complete the work.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require special accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request, at the following link: www.ottawa.ca/accessibleformat
NOTICE TO RESIDENT
Traffic Impacts
During construction, there may be lane reductions and alternating traffic required at the pathway entrance points on Parsons Ridge Road and McLennan Way. Access to local businesses and private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period.
During construction, the pathway will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists.
Impact on the Right of Way
The road construction may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate all sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction.
Construction Disruptions
The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work, such as noise, dust and vibration. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation.
For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).
For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.
For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager.
For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the On-Site Inspector or the Contractor’s Representative.
City’s Project Manager: On-Site Inspector:
Marc Tremblay - Mohammad Nayef
Senior Project Manager Site Inspector
Infrastructure Services Ainley Group
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
2724 Fenton Road, Ottawa ON K1T 3T7
Email: Marc.Tremblay2@ottawa.ca Email: nayef@ainleygroup.com
Tel: 613 580-2424, ext. 14391 Tel: 905-719-8331
Contractor’s Representative:
Ray Guo
Site Superintendent
Ottawa D-Squared Construction Ltd.
6811 Hiram Road, Greely, ON K4P 1A2
Email: ray@dsqconstruction.com
Tel: 613-915-8546
Parsons Ridge Road to McLennan Way
Contract No. CP000435
CONSTRUCTION
August 2020
Dear Resident,
COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation and the City of Ottawa is committed to protecting people and the community. The Province of Ontario has allowed certain businesses and workplaces to reopen, including all municipal construction projects, as long as they comply with strict measures for public health and safe operations. In addition to the City’s ongoing work on critical infrastructure projects, we are now able to resume work on other construction projects that were paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The City is working closely with the industry and complying with restrictions and recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
This notice is to advise that construction in your neighbourhood will be starting in August. This work is being conducted to complete the rehabilitation of the multi-use pathway link between Parsons Ridge Road and McLennan Way.
What: Work will involve the removal of the existing pathway, placement of new granular base material and final asphalt paving of the new pathway surface.
Why: Due to age and condition of the existing pathway, rehabilitation is required.
When: Construction is expected to start in August and anticipated to be complete in fall 2020.
Where: Work will occur on the multi-use pathway link from Parsons Ridge Road to McLennan Way.
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Ottawa D-Squared Construction Ltd., to complete the work.
Accessibility
Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require special accommodation, please contact the project team listed below. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request, at the following link: www.ottawa.ca/accessibleformat
NOTICE TO RESIDENT
Traffic Impacts
During construction, there may be lane reductions and alternating traffic required at the pathway entrance points on Parsons Ridge Road and McLennan Way. Access to local businesses and private properties will be maintained throughout the construction period.
During construction, the pathway will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists.
Impact on the Right of Way
The road construction may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. The City will reinstate all sections of landscaping, driveways and walkways that are disturbed by construction.
Construction Disruptions
The Contractor will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the everyday life of your family and/or operation of your business, but as you can appreciate, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction work, such as noise, dust and vibration. You may also feel vibrations due to heavy equipment operations. Vibrations from construction activities are quite common and rarely cause any problems. We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation.
For construction activity hours of work, the City of Ottawa follows provincial requirements and the City’s Noise By-law (2017-255).
For any emergency outside normal working hours, please call the City at 3-1-1.
For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager.
For construction related questions or concerns, please contact the On-Site Inspector or the Contractor’s Representative.
City’s Project Manager: On-Site Inspector:
Marc Tremblay - Mohammad Nayef
Senior Project Manager Site Inspector
Infrastructure Services Ainley Group
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
2724 Fenton Road, Ottawa ON K1T 3T7
Email: Marc.Tremblay2@ottawa.ca Email: nayef@ainleygroup.com
Tel: 613 580-2424, ext. 14391 Tel: 905-719-8331
Contractor’s Representative:
Ray Guo
Site Superintendent
Ottawa D-Squared Construction Ltd.
6811 Hiram Road, Greely, ON K4P 1A2
Email: ray@dsqconstruction.com
Tel: 613-915-8546
Glen Cairn Cable replacement Project: Notice to residents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Glen Cairn – Cable Replacement
Q. What is a cable and transformer replacement project and why is Hydro Ottawa undertaking
this project in my area?
A. Most electricity distribution assets have a lifespan of 50 years or less. In order to stay ahead of
this aging curve Hydro Ottawa has plans to replace and upgrade the infrastructure servicing this
Community. This work will include:
Replacement and installation of underground cables that are manufactured using improved
insulation materials;
Replacement and installation of transformers that are more compact and that will provide safer
and quicker operation for our powerline maintainers; and
Installation of a duct system which will house the underground cables. This will minimize the
requirement for excavation for future cable replacement projects.
Q. When will the project start?
A. Work on this project is scheduled to start July 6th 2020.
Q. Where are the underground cables and transformers located?
A. Hydro Ottawa’s equipment is located within our easements or the City of Ottawa’s Road Right-of-
Way allowance. This may be located at the edge of your property or in your back and side yards.
The new underground cables and transformers will be located in the approximate same location
as the existing equipment.
Q. What is an easement?
A. Your property may contain a Hydro Ottawa easement. This easement is a legal right of access for
Hydro Ottawa to a portion of your property for the purpose of installing and maintaining its
distribution system. It is vital that easements be kept clear to permit access to the equipment that
supplies you and your neighbours with electricity.
Q. What is the City’s Road Right-of-Way allowance?
A. “Right-of-Way” or “Road Right-of-Way” or “Road Allowance” means, generally, the band of land
between private property lines that has been set aside by a government for public use and access
for the purpose of travel, or utility use and access, for example, traffic signs, traffic signals, and
utility services.
Q. How will I know if my property will be affected?
A. A map which shows the location of Hydro Ottawa’s underground cables is available for review.
The cable and transformer replacement project involves excavating within the City’s Right-of-Way
Allowance and directional boring on private property.
Q. What is directional boring?
A. Directional boring is a minimal impact trenchless method used to install underground piping,
conduits, and cables along a pre-determined bore path using a surface drilling rig. Directional
boring is suitable for a variety of soil conditions, with minimal disruption to the surrounding areas.
Q. Will I be notified before work begins in my yard?
A. Yes. If your property is impacted, Hydro Ottawa will notify you at least two weeks before work
begins.
Q. Will I have to move/remove my fence/shed?
A. Structures such as fences and retaining walls that have been built over or around the existing
underground cables and transformers will prevent our crews from installing the new equipment.
Hydro Ottawa will work with our customers to keep removals to a minimum. In most cases, Hydro
Ottawa will be able to complete the work as planned with minimal disruption to your property.
Q. What about the trees and my cedar hedge?
A. Vegetation such as hedges and trees may also have to be removed if they impede access to our
equipment.
Q. Can I keep my vegetation?
A. Yes. You may remove and/or transplant your vegetation. When planning this work it is important
to maintain a safe distance between any overhead or underground electrical equipment. Before
you dig, please call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 and refer to Hydro Ottawa’s ‘Tree
Planting Advice’ brochure.
Q. What will happen to the excavated area once your work is completed?
A. The area will be brought back to finished grade with top soil and grass seed applied.
Q. Will there be power interruptions while this work takes place?
A. Yes. Planned power interruptions are expected to occur as a result of this work. You will be
notified in advance of any planned power interruptions affecting your home or business.
Q. How will the construction affect our neighbourhood?
A. Residents of the neighborhood will notice increased construction presence throughout the project,
including excavation activities and construction vehicles. Traffic control will be implemented when
required to ensure that roads and driveways remain accessible and safe to residents.
Q. How will Hydro Ottawa minimize the noise?
A. We will ensure that the majority of the work is completed weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Glen Cairn – Cable Replacement
Q. What is a cable and transformer replacement project and why is Hydro Ottawa undertaking
this project in my area?
A. Most electricity distribution assets have a lifespan of 50 years or less. In order to stay ahead of
this aging curve Hydro Ottawa has plans to replace and upgrade the infrastructure servicing this
Community. This work will include:
Replacement and installation of underground cables that are manufactured using improved
insulation materials;
Replacement and installation of transformers that are more compact and that will provide safer
and quicker operation for our powerline maintainers; and
Installation of a duct system which will house the underground cables. This will minimize the
requirement for excavation for future cable replacement projects.
Q. When will the project start?
A. Work on this project is scheduled to start July 6th 2020.
Q. Where are the underground cables and transformers located?
A. Hydro Ottawa’s equipment is located within our easements or the City of Ottawa’s Road Right-of-
Way allowance. This may be located at the edge of your property or in your back and side yards.
The new underground cables and transformers will be located in the approximate same location
as the existing equipment.
Q. What is an easement?
A. Your property may contain a Hydro Ottawa easement. This easement is a legal right of access for
Hydro Ottawa to a portion of your property for the purpose of installing and maintaining its
distribution system. It is vital that easements be kept clear to permit access to the equipment that
supplies you and your neighbours with electricity.
Q. What is the City’s Road Right-of-Way allowance?
A. “Right-of-Way” or “Road Right-of-Way” or “Road Allowance” means, generally, the band of land
between private property lines that has been set aside by a government for public use and access
for the purpose of travel, or utility use and access, for example, traffic signs, traffic signals, and
utility services.
Q. How will I know if my property will be affected?
A. A map which shows the location of Hydro Ottawa’s underground cables is available for review.
The cable and transformer replacement project involves excavating within the City’s Right-of-Way
Allowance and directional boring on private property.
Q. What is directional boring?
A. Directional boring is a minimal impact trenchless method used to install underground piping,
conduits, and cables along a pre-determined bore path using a surface drilling rig. Directional
boring is suitable for a variety of soil conditions, with minimal disruption to the surrounding areas.
Q. Will I be notified before work begins in my yard?
A. Yes. If your property is impacted, Hydro Ottawa will notify you at least two weeks before work
begins.
Q. Will I have to move/remove my fence/shed?
A. Structures such as fences and retaining walls that have been built over or around the existing
underground cables and transformers will prevent our crews from installing the new equipment.
Hydro Ottawa will work with our customers to keep removals to a minimum. In most cases, Hydro
Ottawa will be able to complete the work as planned with minimal disruption to your property.
Q. What about the trees and my cedar hedge?
A. Vegetation such as hedges and trees may also have to be removed if they impede access to our
equipment.
Q. Can I keep my vegetation?
A. Yes. You may remove and/or transplant your vegetation. When planning this work it is important
to maintain a safe distance between any overhead or underground electrical equipment. Before
you dig, please call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 and refer to Hydro Ottawa’s ‘Tree
Planting Advice’ brochure.
Q. What will happen to the excavated area once your work is completed?
A. The area will be brought back to finished grade with top soil and grass seed applied.
Q. Will there be power interruptions while this work takes place?
A. Yes. Planned power interruptions are expected to occur as a result of this work. You will be
notified in advance of any planned power interruptions affecting your home or business.
Q. How will the construction affect our neighbourhood?
A. Residents of the neighborhood will notice increased construction presence throughout the project,
including excavation activities and construction vehicles. Traffic control will be implemented when
required to ensure that roads and driveways remain accessible and safe to residents.
Q. How will Hydro Ottawa minimize the noise?
A. We will ensure that the majority of the work is completed weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Castlefrank Complete Street Proposal
June, 2016
Dear Resident,
I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some details regarding a pilot project we are working on for the south portion of Castlefrank Rd.
The City of Ottawa’s 2013 Transportation Master Plan has a Complete Streets component that aims to redesign certain city streets to ensure they meet the needs of all people, whether they choose to walk, bike, drive or take public transit. Although different design elements are used based on function and geographic location, the goal is to accommodate the basic needs of all street users.
Castlefrank Road has been identified as a good fit for a Complete Street and work will commence shortly to implement bike lanes on Castlefrank between Terry Fox and Hazeldean Road. With the addition of the bike lanes, on street parking along Castlefrank Road will be removed and signed ‘No Stopping’ at any time. Please note that vehicles will no longer be permitted to park on Castlefrank Road with the exception of specific loading areas in front of community mailboxes. Para Transpo will still be permitted to stop along the street to load and unload customers. Delivery trucks are encouraged to pull into driveways, if possible.
Residents who use the pool, library and tennis club are encouraged to use the lot off of Castlefrank Road and overflow vehicles can use the parking lot at the Community Centre located on Morrena.
If you would like to provide comments or feedback , regarding this project, please email me at allan.hubley@ottawa.ca by June 30th, 2016.
Respectfully,
Councillor Allan Hubley
Kanata South – Ward 23
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHY?
As you may be aware, the City’s Official Plan will see the connection of Abbott with Castlefrank later this year, which was the result of a 2005 OMB decision. The road connection is certain to change the dynamic of Castlefrank in some capacity, and the intention of the complete street proposal is to get ahead of any additional traffic concerns that could potentially result from this road connection.
The conversion to a complete street would assist in facilitating safe transportation for pedestrians, cyclists and cars and minimize the impact for residents and this traffic calming may deter additional motorists from using Castlefrank as a cut through to access other roadways.
WHY NO CONSULTATION?
The letter was hand-delivered to every house along the street on June 13, and our office is tracking the responses. Most residents prefer a letter-drop over a public meeting because it enables everyone the opportunity to participate.
PARKING?
As you may be aware, the design for converting Castlefrank to a complete street would see the removal of on-street parking from both sides of the roadway. Currently the unsigned default parking restrictions apply, which is limited to 3 hours from 7:00am-7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.
Residents who are accessing the soccer fields would have the option of parking in the parking lot on Old Colony, as well as at the Lion’s Den. Furthermore, additional parking for use of the Glen Cairn outdoor pool and library can be found in the parking lot at the Glen Cairn Community Center off of Morrena.
SAFETY?
Numerous inquiries about safety concerns have been brought to the attention of the Councillor regarding on-street parking during soccer games and issues with parents and children running out onto the road in between parked vehicles. As you may be aware, the curve in the road and on-street parking can create sightline issues and therefore, using the mentioned parking lots is recommended to ensure safety of the soccer field users.
COUNCILLOR?
Our office will welcome feedback from the community, which is being accepted until June 30, and he will continue to work with the Traffic Department to address any concerns that are brought to our attention for further review and consideration. Please note that these plans are only proposed at this time and the letter you and your neighbours have received was sent in hopes of obtaining feedback from the community to ensure the residents who may be impacted by any changes, have had the opportunity to comment on this proposal.
Dear Resident,
I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some details regarding a pilot project we are working on for the south portion of Castlefrank Rd.
The City of Ottawa’s 2013 Transportation Master Plan has a Complete Streets component that aims to redesign certain city streets to ensure they meet the needs of all people, whether they choose to walk, bike, drive or take public transit. Although different design elements are used based on function and geographic location, the goal is to accommodate the basic needs of all street users.
Castlefrank Road has been identified as a good fit for a Complete Street and work will commence shortly to implement bike lanes on Castlefrank between Terry Fox and Hazeldean Road. With the addition of the bike lanes, on street parking along Castlefrank Road will be removed and signed ‘No Stopping’ at any time. Please note that vehicles will no longer be permitted to park on Castlefrank Road with the exception of specific loading areas in front of community mailboxes. Para Transpo will still be permitted to stop along the street to load and unload customers. Delivery trucks are encouraged to pull into driveways, if possible.
Residents who use the pool, library and tennis club are encouraged to use the lot off of Castlefrank Road and overflow vehicles can use the parking lot at the Community Centre located on Morrena.
If you would like to provide comments or feedback , regarding this project, please email me at allan.hubley@ottawa.ca by June 30th, 2016.
Respectfully,
Councillor Allan Hubley
Kanata South – Ward 23
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHY?
As you may be aware, the City’s Official Plan will see the connection of Abbott with Castlefrank later this year, which was the result of a 2005 OMB decision. The road connection is certain to change the dynamic of Castlefrank in some capacity, and the intention of the complete street proposal is to get ahead of any additional traffic concerns that could potentially result from this road connection.
The conversion to a complete street would assist in facilitating safe transportation for pedestrians, cyclists and cars and minimize the impact for residents and this traffic calming may deter additional motorists from using Castlefrank as a cut through to access other roadways.
WHY NO CONSULTATION?
The letter was hand-delivered to every house along the street on June 13, and our office is tracking the responses. Most residents prefer a letter-drop over a public meeting because it enables everyone the opportunity to participate.
PARKING?
As you may be aware, the design for converting Castlefrank to a complete street would see the removal of on-street parking from both sides of the roadway. Currently the unsigned default parking restrictions apply, which is limited to 3 hours from 7:00am-7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.
Residents who are accessing the soccer fields would have the option of parking in the parking lot on Old Colony, as well as at the Lion’s Den. Furthermore, additional parking for use of the Glen Cairn outdoor pool and library can be found in the parking lot at the Glen Cairn Community Center off of Morrena.
SAFETY?
Numerous inquiries about safety concerns have been brought to the attention of the Councillor regarding on-street parking during soccer games and issues with parents and children running out onto the road in between parked vehicles. As you may be aware, the curve in the road and on-street parking can create sightline issues and therefore, using the mentioned parking lots is recommended to ensure safety of the soccer field users.
COUNCILLOR?
Our office will welcome feedback from the community, which is being accepted until June 30, and he will continue to work with the Traffic Department to address any concerns that are brought to our attention for further review and consideration. Please note that these plans are only proposed at this time and the letter you and your neighbours have received was sent in hopes of obtaining feedback from the community to ensure the residents who may be impacted by any changes, have had the opportunity to comment on this proposal.
Kakulu/Beaverbrook Watermain Inspections
Dear Resident or Homeowner,
Re: Watermain Inspection
The City of Ottawa will be inspecting watermains in your community on the following dates:
This maintenance procedure is routine; however, you may experience brown or rusty coloured (discoloured) water during testing. You can use water during the testing as it is safe and not harmful to your health. It is recommended that you avoid doing laundry as it may stain.
If you detect discoloured water, avoid using your hot water. Turn on one cold water tap, and allow it to run for approximately five minutes – or until the water becomes clear.
These inspections are currently scheduled to take place between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, unforeseen circumstances may require changes to the work plan.
The City wishes to thank you for your patience and co-operation.
For additional information, please call the Water Information Line at 613-560-6089. Alternatively, you can visit ottawa.ca/water.
A copy of this document is available in alternative formats upon request.
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Re: Watermain Inspection
The City of Ottawa will be inspecting watermains in your community on the following dates:
- September 15, 2015 (trial inspection)
- October 06, 2015 (final inspection)
This maintenance procedure is routine; however, you may experience brown or rusty coloured (discoloured) water during testing. You can use water during the testing as it is safe and not harmful to your health. It is recommended that you avoid doing laundry as it may stain.
If you detect discoloured water, avoid using your hot water. Turn on one cold water tap, and allow it to run for approximately five minutes – or until the water becomes clear.
These inspections are currently scheduled to take place between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, unforeseen circumstances may require changes to the work plan.
The City wishes to thank you for your patience and co-operation.
For additional information, please call the Water Information Line at 613-560-6089. Alternatively, you can visit ottawa.ca/water.
A copy of this document is available in alternative formats upon request.
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