Millions in government funding for splash pad expansion and facility upgrades at the KRC
Some good news for residents of Kanata South and the surrounding areas as I was honoured to have joined MP Karen McCrimmon, MPP Merrilee Fullerton and mayor Jim Watson today to announce more than $4.4 million in government funding to renovate and expand the Kanata Recreation Centre (KRC).
The Government of Canada is investing $1.8 million, the Government of Ontario has pledged just over $1.4 million and the City of Ottawa is investing over $1.2 million on this important community project.
I have been working with MP Karen McCrimmon and MPP Merrilee Fullerton for over a year now to help secure the funding for this loved recreation complex that is home to Summer camps, recreation programs, hockey teams, soccer, baseball and football clubs and also hosts one of the largest Canada Day celebrations in the city- Canada Day in Kanata!
I’m pleased to say that this funding will help us meet the growing community and recreation program needs for our community and for arena users from across the city.
This money will be used to expand the splash pad at Walter Baker Park, renovate the entrance, lobby and client service area, install an emergency exit stairwell and to add new meeting and program rooms.
As many of you know, the KRC parking lots were recently resurfaced and this summer, the facility is receiving washroom upgrades including additional work to make the facility more accessible for everyone. This is just the beginning of more great things to come in Kanata South!
We will start work on the expansion of the splash pad this year and hope to begin work on the building improvements next year.
Some good news for residents of Kanata South and the surrounding areas as I was honoured to have joined MP Karen McCrimmon, MPP Merrilee Fullerton and mayor Jim Watson today to announce more than $4.4 million in government funding to renovate and expand the Kanata Recreation Centre (KRC).
The Government of Canada is investing $1.8 million, the Government of Ontario has pledged just over $1.4 million and the City of Ottawa is investing over $1.2 million on this important community project.
I have been working with MP Karen McCrimmon and MPP Merrilee Fullerton for over a year now to help secure the funding for this loved recreation complex that is home to Summer camps, recreation programs, hockey teams, soccer, baseball and football clubs and also hosts one of the largest Canada Day celebrations in the city- Canada Day in Kanata!
I’m pleased to say that this funding will help us meet the growing community and recreation program needs for our community and for arena users from across the city.
This money will be used to expand the splash pad at Walter Baker Park, renovate the entrance, lobby and client service area, install an emergency exit stairwell and to add new meeting and program rooms.
As many of you know, the KRC parking lots were recently resurfaced and this summer, the facility is receiving washroom upgrades including additional work to make the facility more accessible for everyone. This is just the beginning of more great things to come in Kanata South!
We will start work on the expansion of the splash pad this year and hope to begin work on the building improvements next year.
Larsen Linear Pathway
I am very pleased to announce that the missing piece of pathway in Larsen Park will be completed this year!
I have been working with city staff for years now, requesting that a missing piece of pathway that would connect the Larsen path out to Eagleson Road be constructed. This Fall, a new pathway running from the existing Larsen Park Pathway will run easterly approximately 90m meters out to Eagleson Road (see below map). This pathway will be paved in asphalt at 2.5 metres wide and end at the back of the west sidewalk on Eagleson Road.
Thank you to the resident(s) who have very kindly mowed and plowed this missing pathway link for years so that residents could get out to Eagleson Road!
I am very pleased to announce that the missing piece of pathway in Larsen Park will be completed this year!
I have been working with city staff for years now, requesting that a missing piece of pathway that would connect the Larsen path out to Eagleson Road be constructed. This Fall, a new pathway running from the existing Larsen Park Pathway will run easterly approximately 90m meters out to Eagleson Road (see below map). This pathway will be paved in asphalt at 2.5 metres wide and end at the back of the west sidewalk on Eagleson Road.
Thank you to the resident(s) who have very kindly mowed and plowed this missing pathway link for years so that residents could get out to Eagleson Road!
October 15th, 2020
Hazeldean Road Bridges - Approach Slab Renewal Project - Postponed
Due to the tight timeline to construct the works in 2020 prior to winter conditions, it has been determined that moving the construction start to 2021 will have positive impacts to overall quality and schedule. Construction will be planned to start in June with the majority of works completed in the summer months, when impacts to traffic are lower.
The project website has been updated with the new schedule information, and can be shared with your constituents as you see fit.
ottawa.ca/hazeldeanbridgeapproaches
ottawa.ca/approchesponthazeldean
Hazeldean Road Bridges - Approach Slab Renewal Project
Hazeldean Road Bridges - Approach Slab Renewal Project - Postponed
Due to the tight timeline to construct the works in 2020 prior to winter conditions, it has been determined that moving the construction start to 2021 will have positive impacts to overall quality and schedule. Construction will be planned to start in June with the majority of works completed in the summer months, when impacts to traffic are lower.
The project website has been updated with the new schedule information, and can be shared with your constituents as you see fit.
ottawa.ca/hazeldeanbridgeapproaches
ottawa.ca/approchesponthazeldean
Hazeldean Road Bridges - Approach Slab Renewal Project
The tender has closed and the project has been awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company. Construction is anticipated to start late September and will take approximately 10 weeks.
This project is to address the approach slabs to the bridge, which have settled over time, causing localized cracking and vibrations.
This project is to address the approach slabs to the bridge, which have settled over time, causing localized cracking and vibrations.
Our communications plan is as follows:
- There will be no construction notice sent (as there are no homes nearby, and affected businesses have been contacted in advance) but rather a number of different ways to communicate to residents about what to expect.
- A project webpage has been launched on Ottawa.ca:
- There will be construction signs erected at both the east and west ends of each bridge in advance of construction start that will provide the link to the webpage for more details (see attached)
- There will be cyclist detour signs erected for each Phase (see attached), which are posted on the webpage as well
- PVMS electronic display boards will be erected before and throughout construction
Bridlewood Hydro One Project
October 2019
Hydro One Forestry Services has also earmarked $200,000 in funding to support beautification initiatives in the Ottawa area. The funding will be made available to Community Associations and other active community groups in Ottawa to apply for funding to support eligible community beautification initiatives.
More information about the fund and how to apply can be found on our website at HydroOne.com/OttawaForestry.
Hydro One Forestry Services has also earmarked $200,000 in funding to support beautification initiatives in the Ottawa area. The funding will be made available to Community Associations and other active community groups in Ottawa to apply for funding to support eligible community beautification initiatives.
More information about the fund and how to apply can be found on our website at HydroOne.com/OttawaForestry.
about_the_project.pdf
vegetation_maintenance_in_bridlewood.pdf
2018_vegetation_maintenance.pdf
community_update_november_2018.pdf
vegetation_maintenance.pdf
vegetation_maintenance_in_bridlewood.pdf
2018_vegetation_maintenance.pdf
community_update_november_2018.pdf
vegetation_maintenance.pdf
Stonegate Park
Stonegate park is currently undergoing some work to add new features to this park. A basketball court is being added along with a new Bamboo climbing garden, games table and new benches. This work began last week and is expected to be completed by the end of November (weather permitting). During the construction period, the play areas will be closed daily from 7am-6pm and the pathway into the park from Humphrey Way and Parsons Ridge will also be closed. The pathway between Young’s Farm Way and Castlefrank Road will remain open, however the cross through path from the park heading over towards Holy Redeemer school will also be closed. Thank you for your patience while this work is being done. A map showing the pathway closures and park plan can be found on my website.
Notice to Residents: Please be advised of the below pathway closures at Stonegate Park starting October 19th 2017.
Notice to Residents: Please be advised of the below pathway closures at Stonegate Park starting October 19th 2017.
Fitness Parks
We have fitness parks located at:
1) Walter Baker Park
2) Kristina Kiss Park
3) Deevy Pines Park
1) Walter Baker Park
2) Kristina Kiss Park
3) Deevy Pines Park
Butterfly Gardens
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Cleaning Up The Capital
How you can take part:
Plan it
Register
The importance of registering: If you're cleaning up your neighbourhood or favourite green space, please register with us. People are encouraged to register in order to allow Cleaning the Capital organizers to distribute cleaning supplies, track the areas that have been cleaned and recognize
volunteer work.
Register and WIN! Register within the early bird registration dates and you and your team will be eligible to win a prize donated by our generous
sponsors.
Complete your project!
Submit your report
Get your business involvedAs a business owner or employee, you can make a difference by volunteering time or resources for a cleaner city:
Celebrate!
Plan it
- Pick your project site, your cleanup date (rain date too!), and time.
- Promote your project and gather your project team.
- Be sure to plan ahead for the proper disposal of compost, garbage, recycling, leaf-and-yard waste and any other hazardous items you may collect. Need assistance? Call 3-1-1.
- Cleaning the Capital is an ideal way for neighbours, family and friends to work together and clean up their neighbourhood.
Register
- Fill out the online registration form or call 3-1-1 to register your project. If you need supplies, remember to request your project starter kit and to select your desired pickup location while registering.
The importance of registering: If you're cleaning up your neighbourhood or favourite green space, please register with us. People are encouraged to register in order to allow Cleaning the Capital organizers to distribute cleaning supplies, track the areas that have been cleaned and recognize
volunteer work.
Register and WIN! Register within the early bird registration dates and you and your team will be eligible to win a prize donated by our generous
sponsors.
Complete your project!
- If you requested a starter kit, remember to pick it up. If you have questions about your starter kit pickup date, please call 3-1-1.You can find a complete list of pick up locations on the online registration form.
Submit your report
- Don’t forget to fill out your online cleanup report before the submission deadline for an opportunity to win more prizes.
Get your business involvedAs a business owner or employee, you can make a difference by volunteering time or resources for a cleaner city:
- Spend your next coffee break with employees or co-workers picking up litter.
- If you or your employees smoke, remember to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. Arrange for suitable ashtrays and sweep up cigarette butts.
- Contact us at cleaning@ottawa.ca(link sends e-mail) or 613-580-2424, ext.13458 to get Cleaning the Capital promotional materials to display in your store or office.
Celebrate!
- Celebrate your success and gear up for the next event!
Buddy Benches
A young boy named Christian Buck from the UK started the Buddy Bench initiative.
Want more on his story? Please visit: www.buddybench.org
Through social media and the Children’s Village monthly magazine subscription to Highlights Magazine. The teachers and kids fell upon an article, sharing Christian’s story. The children immediately began to advocate to get their own buddy benches for their play yard at their school, Bridlewood Community Elementary School.
The CVAB (Children’s Village at Bridlewood) team was thrilled with this idea! Therefore through fundraising (bake sales, used book sales, children’s art sales, car washes and more) the school raised enough money to purchase not one bench but two!
As a non-profit organization The Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton has been servicing children in our communities for 150 years. The children of CVAB have voiced how important it is to give back. Last year they donated their funds raised to other charities and this year they are not just giving back to themselves, but they are giving back to our community as well.
CVAB’s Executive Director Deborah Thompson, plans on challenging other childcare centers, third party operators and schools to jump on board and do the same. We believe every play yard should have a buddy bench, every child deserves an environment that reduces loneliness, spreads kindness and fosters friendships!
Want more on his story? Please visit: www.buddybench.org
Through social media and the Children’s Village monthly magazine subscription to Highlights Magazine. The teachers and kids fell upon an article, sharing Christian’s story. The children immediately began to advocate to get their own buddy benches for their play yard at their school, Bridlewood Community Elementary School.
The CVAB (Children’s Village at Bridlewood) team was thrilled with this idea! Therefore through fundraising (bake sales, used book sales, children’s art sales, car washes and more) the school raised enough money to purchase not one bench but two!
As a non-profit organization The Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton has been servicing children in our communities for 150 years. The children of CVAB have voiced how important it is to give back. Last year they donated their funds raised to other charities and this year they are not just giving back to themselves, but they are giving back to our community as well.
CVAB’s Executive Director Deborah Thompson, plans on challenging other childcare centers, third party operators and schools to jump on board and do the same. We believe every play yard should have a buddy bench, every child deserves an environment that reduces loneliness, spreads kindness and fosters friendships!