Community News And Events
December 8, 2011
Good news for Gloucester-Southgate in the 2012 Budget
On November 30, City Council approved the 2012 Budget with a sustainable tax increase of 2.39%, a continued freeze on fees for City recreation programs and a transit-fare increase averaging 2.5%. In addition, as Chair of the Transit Commission, I am pleased to report that City Council also approved the Transit Commission’s Budget, which includes an additional $5.5 million investment for OC Transpo to add 66,000 service hours to address bus overcrowding and service to cover the 6% growth in transit ridership on our transit system. The budget also includes good news for Gloucester-Southgate Ward. On behalf of the residents in our ward, I worked hard to secure funding for the following projects:
- funding for the design work for an upgraded Sawmill Creek Pool and Community Centre, which will get the project construction ready
- new splash pad for Fairlea Park
- new traffic improvements at the Albion Road and Johnston Road intersection
- pedestrian safety improvements at the Bank Street and Cahill Drive/Dazé Street intersection
- road resurfacing of Stevenage Drive from east of Swansea Crescent East to west of Swansea Crescent West in 2012 and Tapiola Crescent in 2013
- funding for the road engineering design work to renew Rastila Crescent, Esson Street, Fontenay Crescent, Clearwater Crescent and Kodiak Street
- replacement of the elevator systems on the west platforms of the Greenboro and the South Keys Transitway Stations
Should you have any questions regarding the above projects, please do not hesitate to contact my office. This has been a great year serving you, and I will continue to advocate for our ward at the Council table. Please feel free to share your comments and ideas with me on how we can continue to improve our community at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2480.
December 8, 2011
City Works Yard under construction – Conroy Road at Thurston Drive
I continue to receive numerous inquiries regarding the construction on the east side of Conroy Road at the intersection of Conroy Road and Thurston Drive. The City of Ottawa is
building a new Works Yard to replace the current Yard on Heatherington Road, which has reached the end of its lifecycle.
To date, the concrete foundation for the buildings on site, as well as the back fill are almost completed. In addition, we can expect to see the structural steel frames being constructed starting the week of December 5th. City staff would like to advise residents that traffic disruptions and lane closures may occur on Conroy Road in front of the site due to a road cut that is required to connect water, sewer and hydro service to the new Works Yard. It is anticipated that the new Works Yard will be fully constructed by 2012, and will better serve the growing needs of our city.
December 8, 2011
Public Meeting: Blossom Park East Transportation Study Kick-off – Dec. 13
I am pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa has approved my request, on behalf of residents, for an Area Traffic Management Study in the Blossom Park East community. The area under study is bounded by St. Barbara Avenue to the north, Conroy Road to the east, Queensdale Avenue to the south and Bank Street to the west. The study will be officially launched with the City of Ottawa hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B at the Greenboro Community Centre, located at 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive. A formal presentation by the Project Manager will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please join me in a meeting with City Staff to hear your transportation concerns and to solicit your participation in a public working group. Should you not be able to attend the meeting, presentation materials will be posted on the City’s website following the meeting at www.ottawa.ca/BlossomParkEast. You can also contact my office at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2480 for more information. I look forward to seeing you on December 13th.
November 24, 2011
Seniors have your say
I would like to invite seniors in the community to comment on how the City of Ottawa can better support and provide services to the senior population in our city. Please send your comments and suggestions to diane.deans@ottawa.ca or contact my office at 613-580-2480.
November 24, 2011
Start a Neigbourhood Watch Program in your community
Neighbourhood Watch is a program that aims to get residents involved in community safety at the local level by helping neighbours watch out for neighbours. Your neighbours know who you are, what type of car you drive, and may be the first to notice a suspicious person at your door or window. By simply getting to know your neighbours through a Neighbourhood Watch Program, you'll be well positioned to recognize someone or something that's suspicious and report it to the Ottawa Police right away.
The Neighbourhood Watch encourages participation in crime prevention, and as part of the program, you can learn:
Getting involved is easy and free. For more information about starting a Neighbourhood Watch in your area, please call my office at 613-580-2480.
November 10, 2011
Gloucester-Southgate Community Safety Forum - Monday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend a Gloucester-Southgate Community Safety Forum, which I am hosting on:
Monday, November 21
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(formal presentation at 7:30 p.m.)
Greenboro Community Centre
Meeting Rooms A & B
363 Lorry Greenberg Drive
This is a great opportunity to listen to a presentation on community safety by keynote speaker Police Chief Vern White, and to have your questions and concerns addressed by Ottawa Police. Residents can also visit staffed information tables to learn more about community safety organizations and initiatives in our city.
The open house segment of the Forum begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by a formal presentation and a question and answer period from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
I look forward to seeing you at the Forum on November 21st. For more information, please contact my office at 613-580-2480 or diane.deans@ottawa.ca.
November 7, 2011
Airport Parkway – Pedestrian Bridge Construction Update
I am pleased to report that work is progressing well on the pedestrian bridge at the Airport 
Parkway near the South Keys Transit Station. Many of you may have noticed a large arc shaped structure on the east side of the airport parkway, which is the tower under construction for the future bridge. The placement of steel is nearing completion on both the north and south side of this tower and we will soon see the forms covered in concrete. We can anticipate seeing the deck and westerly approaches constructed in early 2012. The contractor has worked hard to keep the project moving forward and City Staff forecast that the bridge will be completed by June 2012 which will provide a link from Cahill Drive West right into the South Keys Station.
November 7, 2011
How to “Make the Right Call” when you require assistance
The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in partnership with community stakeholders provide many different services to Ottawa residents. In the event you encounter an issue, and you require assistance, please remember to “Make the RightCall” by calling:
911: Life-Threatening Emergencies (fire and medical) and Crimes in Progress
613-230-6211: OPS Other Emergencies Contact – To report other emergencies that are not life threatening and are not crimes in progress
613-236-1222 ext. 7300: OPS Call Centre – To report theft, property damage, missing person or stolen vehicle (not in progress)
311: City of Ottawa services, such as noise, property standards, parking and zoning by-law complaints, snow removal, garbage pick-up, etc.
211: A full range of non-emergency, community, social, health and government services
September 3, 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Regarding a Re-Zoning Application to the City of Ottawa at 101 Dean Martin Crescent
(The vacant land is located at the southwest corner of Dean Martin Crescent and Gibford Drive off of Hunt Club Road)
The City of Ottawa’s Planning & Growth Management Department has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for 101 Dean Martin Crescent. The property is located at the southwest corner of Dean Martin Crescent and Gibford Drive off of Hunt Club Road. These lands are currently zoned Light Industrial Subzone 2 IL2(H14), with a maximum height of 14 metres, which the applicant proposes to be changed to a R3L (residential) exception zone.
The City of Ottawa is in receipt of a Site Plan Control Application associated with this property, which I have requested be viewed and discussed at our meeting. The applicant is proposing to develop six bungalow semidetached homes, sixteen bungalow townhomes and an internal public road on the property at 101 Dean Martin Crescent. A sidewalk with street trees is proposed to extend along the Dean Martin frontage and will serve to expand the network of public sidewalks.
I invite you to attend a public meeting on:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre
3320 Paul Anka Drive – Revelstoke Room
I have invited the applicant to make a formal presentation to the community at 7:00 p.m. along with the City of Ottawa Planner, Kersten Nitsche, to hear comments. Should you have any questions in advance of the meeting, I welcome your call or email to my office at 613-580-2480 or Diane.Deans@ottawa.ca.
September 3, 2011
Elizabeth Manley Park Pathway Rehabilitation
The City of Ottawa will be completing resurfacing and reconstruction work on several pathways in Elizabeth Manley Park. The construction work was originally planned for the summer, but was delayed until September in order to avoid disruption to summer programming in the park.
In order to complete all necessary work, there will be temporary disruptions in access for pedestrians from September 12 to 30, 2011, weather dependent. The City of Ottawa will have barricades and “Sidewalk Closed” signage deployed as necessary when construction vehicles and equipment are present. Residents are asked to please avoid the park at these times and to plan their walking and cycling routes accordingly.
Thank you for your patience during this time as we work to improve our pedestrian pathways in Elizabeth Manley Park.
