Rein Terrace; Water Service interruption, Fire Hydrant Repairs
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Dear Residents,
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
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.
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
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.
Hi Folks,
You may have seen the memo that was released today by city Manager, Steve Kanellakos, regarding the early closure of some of our city parks. I can tell you that currently, no there are no parks that need to be closed earlier in our Ward. We will monitor closely going forward and reevaluate if needed.
Personally, I view this as an enforcement issue, and I do not support punishing the 99% of residents who are following the OPH guidelines and using the parks and public spaces wisely.
I do support tougher enforcement of the existing orders. I would like to deploy more resources to keep our community safe and give those that would put families at risk, a ticket as a reminder that bad behaviour has consequences. We do recognize that parties/ congregating in the parks at night can happen, so please call 311 to report.
If you would like me to follow up on your call to 311, please send me an email Allan.Hubley@Ottawa.ca with your service request number.
Thank you and stay safe
You may have seen the memo that was released today by city Manager, Steve Kanellakos, regarding the early closure of some of our city parks. I can tell you that currently, no there are no parks that need to be closed earlier in our Ward. We will monitor closely going forward and reevaluate if needed.
Personally, I view this as an enforcement issue, and I do not support punishing the 99% of residents who are following the OPH guidelines and using the parks and public spaces wisely.
I do support tougher enforcement of the existing orders. I would like to deploy more resources to keep our community safe and give those that would put families at risk, a ticket as a reminder that bad behaviour has consequences. We do recognize that parties/ congregating in the parks at night can happen, so please call 311 to report.
If you would like me to follow up on your call to 311, please send me an email Allan.Hubley@Ottawa.ca with your service request number.
Thank you and stay safe
Upcoming Impacts to Traffic
For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa, or for information about traffic and
travel planning, visit the City’s traffic map or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Hazeldean Road – Hazeldean Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridge over the Carp River from Monday, April 12 to mid-July 2021 for bridge renewal work. Access will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists, with a signed detour around the construction.
For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa, or for information about traffic and
travel planning, visit the City’s traffic map or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
PUBL IC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT / MESSAGE D ’ I N T É R Ê T P U B L I C
Summary description: City in-person April Break Day Camps cancelled.
In-person April Break Day Camps cancelled
April 7, 2021 – Due to the province-wide emergency shutdown regulations, all in-person April Break Day Camps that were originally scheduled from April 12 to 16 have been cancelled.
The virtual camp sessions will continue as scheduled and can be viewed at ottawa.ca/virtualprograms.
Registrants for the in-person day camps will be contacted directly to be advised of the cancellation and refund process.
For up-to-date information on recreation programming, visit ottawa.ca/recreation or follow the Ottawa Recreation, Culture and Facilities Facebook page.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Summary description: City in-person April Break Day Camps cancelled.
In-person April Break Day Camps cancelled
April 7, 2021 – Due to the province-wide emergency shutdown regulations, all in-person April Break Day Camps that were originally scheduled from April 12 to 16 have been cancelled.
The virtual camp sessions will continue as scheduled and can be viewed at ottawa.ca/virtualprograms.
Registrants for the in-person day camps will be contacted directly to be advised of the cancellation and refund process.
For up-to-date information on recreation programming, visit ottawa.ca/recreation or follow the Ottawa Recreation, Culture and Facilities Facebook page.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Village of Richmond Forcemain Twinning Project Eagleson Road from
Hazeldean Road to Hope Side Road
Hazeldean Road to Hope Side Road
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Hydroexcavation work will soon be undertaken on Eagleson Road to confirm the location of existing buried infrastructure and assist in the design of the Village of Richmond Forcemain Twinning, a design only project which is to be completed later this year. The first round of work is scheduled for the week of April 12th to 16th. For reference, the work will be done with equipment similar to what is shown here. |
Fiber Optic installation
Upcoming streets in our ward
Construction method explanation is in the document below
Upcoming streets in our ward
- All of Hearst Way
- All of Roberge Cr
- All of Cohen Ave
- All of Angus Dr
Construction method explanation is in the document below
Winter Maintenance Update- March 1st
Catch Basins
Since this morning, all available teams are out in the community addressing catch basin issues. Our teams are targeting known problems areas and resident concerns. At this time, our focus is to have teams on the road and opening up basins. We ask for resident patience as we respond to Service Requests.
Winter Weather
Staff are aware of a snow squall watch put into effect by Environment Canada. Forecasters are also suggesting parts of our City could experience white out conditions late afternoon, just as the commute begins. Conditions are such that we could see a significant and intense burst of snow, wind and dangerous conditions. Roads Crews will immediately respond to the conditions, working to keep roads safe, but we are asking residents to exercise extreme caution if a snow squall does occur. Please, stay off the road if possible, and if you must go out, drive to the conditions of the road.
Snow Removal
In some areas of the City, snow removal is taking place. This operation does double duty of opening up congested roadways and clearing catch basins. Snow removal is a planned operation that is critical at this time of year to open roadways and to remove snow that would otherwise melt causing pooling conditions.
It is going to be a busy day out there and we appreciate the support of residents who are proactively opening their local catch basins and supporting our winter operations.
Catch Basins
Since this morning, all available teams are out in the community addressing catch basin issues. Our teams are targeting known problems areas and resident concerns. At this time, our focus is to have teams on the road and opening up basins. We ask for resident patience as we respond to Service Requests.
Winter Weather
Staff are aware of a snow squall watch put into effect by Environment Canada. Forecasters are also suggesting parts of our City could experience white out conditions late afternoon, just as the commute begins. Conditions are such that we could see a significant and intense burst of snow, wind and dangerous conditions. Roads Crews will immediately respond to the conditions, working to keep roads safe, but we are asking residents to exercise extreme caution if a snow squall does occur. Please, stay off the road if possible, and if you must go out, drive to the conditions of the road.
Snow Removal
In some areas of the City, snow removal is taking place. This operation does double duty of opening up congested roadways and clearing catch basins. Snow removal is a planned operation that is critical at this time of year to open roadways and to remove snow that would otherwise melt causing pooling conditions.
It is going to be a busy day out there and we appreciate the support of residents who are proactively opening their local catch basins and supporting our winter operations.
Where did all that snow go?
Snow removal requires us to physically remove the snow from roadways so they remain open and clear for safe travel. If there is no room to cast the snow, then it needs to be removed. During snow removal, a blower blows the snow into the back of a dump truck or tri-axel truck to be taken to a City-run snow disposal facility – also known as a snow dump. As part of the snow removal process, the small no parking signs are chewed up by our machines and spit out into the trucks. We do not remove the signs ahead of clearing because it is dangerous and time consuming for our teams to be working directly in front of the blades. Instead, we use materials that are safe for the environment and allow them to compost at the snow storage facility or to be cleaned up as part of our debris pick-up.
Teams of trucks line up waiting for their turn to be filled. Then they make their way to the nearest snow disposal facility to dump the snow before returning to accept another load of snow. A grader and sidewalk machine follows behind the snow removal team to ensure that the roads and sidewalks are clear of that thin layer of snow left behind our snow blower.
The snow dumps only accept snow from our approved operations, or those from our provincial roadway partners. We have seven snow disposal facilities across the City. Each facility is carefully managed to ensure the safety of the truck operators who come in to drop their loads of snow, and to ensure residents cannot access the sites.
Residents may think a snow disposal facility would be a lot of fun to play in, but that’s not the case. The snow our trucks collect is heavy and icy. It contains all sorts of waste that may have been on the road when our blower went by – including garbage, sand and salt, grease and oil drippings from cars. Our snow is stored in a contained site so that when the snow does melt, it does not negatively impact the environment.
Did you Know?
Over the past five years, our snow disposal facilities have accepted on average, just over 1,614,629 cubic meters of snow each season. That’s like filling 645 Olympic size swimming pools each season! Last year, many of our facilities still had snow piles melting into August. Once the snow has completely melted, the sites are cleaned to remove debris and prepared for the next season’s snow deposits.
Resident Support
Snow removal is one of the most significant operations our teams undertake in winter. Residents can help make our efforts more efficient by:
Snow removal requires us to physically remove the snow from roadways so they remain open and clear for safe travel. If there is no room to cast the snow, then it needs to be removed. During snow removal, a blower blows the snow into the back of a dump truck or tri-axel truck to be taken to a City-run snow disposal facility – also known as a snow dump. As part of the snow removal process, the small no parking signs are chewed up by our machines and spit out into the trucks. We do not remove the signs ahead of clearing because it is dangerous and time consuming for our teams to be working directly in front of the blades. Instead, we use materials that are safe for the environment and allow them to compost at the snow storage facility or to be cleaned up as part of our debris pick-up.
Teams of trucks line up waiting for their turn to be filled. Then they make their way to the nearest snow disposal facility to dump the snow before returning to accept another load of snow. A grader and sidewalk machine follows behind the snow removal team to ensure that the roads and sidewalks are clear of that thin layer of snow left behind our snow blower.
The snow dumps only accept snow from our approved operations, or those from our provincial roadway partners. We have seven snow disposal facilities across the City. Each facility is carefully managed to ensure the safety of the truck operators who come in to drop their loads of snow, and to ensure residents cannot access the sites.
Residents may think a snow disposal facility would be a lot of fun to play in, but that’s not the case. The snow our trucks collect is heavy and icy. It contains all sorts of waste that may have been on the road when our blower went by – including garbage, sand and salt, grease and oil drippings from cars. Our snow is stored in a contained site so that when the snow does melt, it does not negatively impact the environment.
Did you Know?
Over the past five years, our snow disposal facilities have accepted on average, just over 1,614,629 cubic meters of snow each season. That’s like filling 645 Olympic size swimming pools each season! Last year, many of our facilities still had snow piles melting into August. Once the snow has completely melted, the sites are cleaned to remove debris and prepared for the next season’s snow deposits.
Resident Support
Snow removal is one of the most significant operations our teams undertake in winter. Residents can help make our efforts more efficient by:
- Observing all posted snow removal signage and keeping their cars off the road
- Failing to do so could result in a fine and / or tow
- Stay back from our working equipment
- Equipment is large, and the snow is blowing with a lot of force which could injure anyone standing too close
- Ensure your waste bins and bags of garbage are placed in your driveway and not on snowbanks or in the sidewalk
- This will allow our teams to work more efficiently.
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Become a Snow Mole 2021
www.coaottawa.ca/snowmoles
www.coaottawa.ca/snowmoles
Winter Weather Parking Bans
Earlier this week, the City of Ottawa received it’s first significant snow of the season. It was a wake-up call of what is to come. We know that things are different this year with a pandemic keeping so many of us at home. Residents have many priorities and planning for winter might feel daunting. While our Roads and Parking team is ready to respond to any weather event at any time, residents may need more time to prepare. We are asking for your support to help us let residents know what to expect on November 15 – the first day our Winter Weather Parking Ban can be enacted. COVID-19 has changed the way we do business, and in the coming weeks, we will keep you posted on the positive additions we are making to our winter weather parking options for this unique winter season.
What is a Winter Weather Parking Ban?
Last year, the City moved to a new parking ban system that was timed to match winter weather patterns rather than set times. Between November 15 and April 1, The Director of Roads and Parking Services may declare a winter weather parking ban for inclement weather including freezing rain or when Environment Canada forecasts 7 cm or more of snow in the Ottawa area. This includes any forecast for a range of snow more than 7 cm, including 5 to 10 cm. During a winter weather parking ban, vehicles without a residential parking permit that are parked on the street during a parking ban may be ticketed and towed.
When a winter weather parking ban is called, the City issues a special advisory to the local media and posts it on social media, sends an email to registered residents and updates the City’s App. The parking ban ends when snow clearing is completed and the City issues an advisory indicating the ban has been lifted.
Why Is a Winter Weather Parking Ban Called?
The winter weather parking ban will be called to support clearing operations. Residents are asked to remove their parked cars from the roadway to allow our snow clearing machines – including snowplows, salt trucks and graders to complete their work in the most efficient and effective way. When there are no cars on the road, our machines can clear snow closer to the curb. This opens up the road to keep it wider – even when snow accumulates. It can also help our Roads and Parking team remove the ice and snow that can build up on catch basins. When there are no cars on the road, the Roads and Parking team can clear the road more quickly and thoroughly.
How Will Residents Know There is a Winter Weather Parking Ban in Place?
Residents are responsible for moving their vehicle during a winter weather parking ban. Residents can sign up to receive an email notice about the parking ban at Ottawa.ca. Residents can also follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Ottawa.ca webpage for updates. Local media will also have information about the winter weather parking ban.
Where Can Residents Park During a Winter Weather Parking Ban?
Residents are responsible for ensuring their vehicles are removed from the roadway when a winter weather parking ban is in place. Residents may wish to approach a neighbour, local business or friend to see if they can park their car at their home or workplace during a ban.
The City also offers free parking at select municipal parking facilities and four specific OC Transpo Park and Ride Locations. A list of the available locations that can be accessed during a winter parking ban is available at Ottawa.ca.
This year, with many residents working and learning from home, finding parking during a winter weather parking ban could be challenging. To support residents throughout this pandemic, we are exploring additional parking options, including other City facilities and Park and Ride locations. Please consult the Ottawa.ca website for updates on free parking locations during a winter weather parking ban.
Earlier this week, the City of Ottawa received it’s first significant snow of the season. It was a wake-up call of what is to come. We know that things are different this year with a pandemic keeping so many of us at home. Residents have many priorities and planning for winter might feel daunting. While our Roads and Parking team is ready to respond to any weather event at any time, residents may need more time to prepare. We are asking for your support to help us let residents know what to expect on November 15 – the first day our Winter Weather Parking Ban can be enacted. COVID-19 has changed the way we do business, and in the coming weeks, we will keep you posted on the positive additions we are making to our winter weather parking options for this unique winter season.
What is a Winter Weather Parking Ban?
Last year, the City moved to a new parking ban system that was timed to match winter weather patterns rather than set times. Between November 15 and April 1, The Director of Roads and Parking Services may declare a winter weather parking ban for inclement weather including freezing rain or when Environment Canada forecasts 7 cm or more of snow in the Ottawa area. This includes any forecast for a range of snow more than 7 cm, including 5 to 10 cm. During a winter weather parking ban, vehicles without a residential parking permit that are parked on the street during a parking ban may be ticketed and towed.
When a winter weather parking ban is called, the City issues a special advisory to the local media and posts it on social media, sends an email to registered residents and updates the City’s App. The parking ban ends when snow clearing is completed and the City issues an advisory indicating the ban has been lifted.
Why Is a Winter Weather Parking Ban Called?
The winter weather parking ban will be called to support clearing operations. Residents are asked to remove their parked cars from the roadway to allow our snow clearing machines – including snowplows, salt trucks and graders to complete their work in the most efficient and effective way. When there are no cars on the road, our machines can clear snow closer to the curb. This opens up the road to keep it wider – even when snow accumulates. It can also help our Roads and Parking team remove the ice and snow that can build up on catch basins. When there are no cars on the road, the Roads and Parking team can clear the road more quickly and thoroughly.
How Will Residents Know There is a Winter Weather Parking Ban in Place?
Residents are responsible for moving their vehicle during a winter weather parking ban. Residents can sign up to receive an email notice about the parking ban at Ottawa.ca. Residents can also follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Ottawa.ca webpage for updates. Local media will also have information about the winter weather parking ban.
Where Can Residents Park During a Winter Weather Parking Ban?
Residents are responsible for ensuring their vehicles are removed from the roadway when a winter weather parking ban is in place. Residents may wish to approach a neighbour, local business or friend to see if they can park their car at their home or workplace during a ban.
The City also offers free parking at select municipal parking facilities and four specific OC Transpo Park and Ride Locations. A list of the available locations that can be accessed during a winter parking ban is available at Ottawa.ca.
This year, with many residents working and learning from home, finding parking during a winter weather parking ban could be challenging. To support residents throughout this pandemic, we are exploring additional parking options, including other City facilities and Park and Ride locations. Please consult the Ottawa.ca website for updates on free parking locations during a winter weather parking ban.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Reminder: Important tips to protect your vehicle from car thieves
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police reminds the community that the risk of thefts, and repeat thefts, of high-end Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Ottawa is still very present, particularly with larger SUVs, RX350, 4 Runner and Highlander. There have been 11 luxury vehicle thefts in the past week.
We remind car owners of the following tips to protect their vehicle:
• Make your vehicle less vulnerable to theft by parking it in a locked garage and or by blocking it in tightly with a second vehicle. Exterior lighting and video surveillance around the driveway can also serve as a deterrent.
• Consider installing an after marker electronic immobilizer devices which can interfere with the starting of the vehicle.
• Be vigilant that there is no damage to the door locks mechanisms as this could be an indicator that your car has been targeted.
• Consider protecting your vehicle with devices such as car alarms or steering wheel locking devices such as "The Club".
• GPS tracking devices have become increasingly popular. Some even allow the vehicle owner to electronically "fence-in" their vehicle whereby an alarm cue would occur if the vehicle were to leave the fenced-in area without authorization.
• Locks to restrict access to the on-board diagnostic plug exist and when applied can impede a thief from re-programming a key.
• If you are selling your vehicle, be wary not to let anyone have access to your car keys and do not let your vehicle out of your sight. This prevents a thief from copying your key during a “test drive” so they can return to steal it.
• Finally, good old fashioned neighbourhood watch is a great deterrent. Be vigilant and call 911 to report any suspicious vehicles in your neighbourhood. Most thefts occur between midnight and 5am in the morning.
Investigators have not yet seen the use of signal amplifiers in Ottawa. In the event that this technology makes its way to Ottawa, a simple line of defense is to consider keeping any vehicle with a proximity key fob inside a radio frequency shield device (RFS device). This will prevent the key fob’s signal from being amplified to the vehicle from inside the house protecting it from being driven away.
for more information: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/index.aspx
CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
@OttawaPolice
facebook.com/OttawaPoliceService
instagram.com/ottawapolice
Proposed Land Squared Wireless Radiocommunication Tower
66 Hearst Way, Ottawa, ON
66 Hearst Way, Ottawa, ON
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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