City Councillor (River Ward) 613-580-2486 [email protected] EMC Ottawa South Column – April 9, 2015 770 Brookfield Road Development The City of Ottawa has been notified that the proponents of the 770 Brookfield Road development have withdrawn their proposal for three apartment buildings (geared towards post-secondary students) on the south side of Brookfield Road between Brookfield HS and the Brookfield Fire Station. No reasons have been provided to me for this withdrawal. The owner may at any time bring this matter forward again, but until that time comes, this matter is closed. 3071 Riverside Drive – Former Location of Bayview PS The City of Ottawa owns the ten acres of land commonly referred to as the former location of Bayview PS. Acquired in 2007, the City bought the land to control ownership and zoning and to provide the community with opportunities to share their vision of the site. The former City Councillor for River Ward hosted extensive public consultation regarding the future uses of this land and a tentative concept plan was established incorporating low density and medium density housing, as well as a 2-acre soccer pitch. Since that time, no action has been taken on this file. Later on in 2015, I plan to conduct one final round of consultation with the community on this matter and then authorize City staff to commence proceedings to amend the zoning for the land. This would eventually lead to the land being sold. Based on my current workload with other known development projects in River Ward, I anticipate that I will conduct consultation in September 2015. Vancouver Avenue Watermain Project The City’s Infrastructure Department has advised that construction will resume to complete the Vancouver Avenue Watermain replacement project. Beginning the week of April 13, excavation work to provide temporary water services during construction is scheduled, weather permitting. Watermain installation should begin soon thereafter. The City of Ottawa commenced the replacement of aging watermain infrastructure along Vancouver Avenue between Bank Street and Banff Avenue in 2014 to improve the reliability of water services for residents in the area. Phase 1 is complete except for landscaping and asphalt overlay and Phase 2 (Banff Avenue to Notting Hill Avenue) will be completed by August. Information bulletins should have been delivered to affected homeowners by the City at this time. I would like to thank residents in advance for their patience during construction of this important infrastructure project. Victoria Day Fireworks Gala The Riverside Park Community Association will host their annual Victoria Day Fireworks Gala at Mooney’s Bay on Sunday May 17. Volunteers are needed. Please contact [email protected] to assist. Ridgemont-Ellwood AGM The AGM for the Ridgemont-Ellwood community is scheduled for Wednesday May 27. More details will be delivered to households shortly. The Ridgemont-Ellwood community is bound by Bank Street, Walkley Road, Albion Road and Kitchener Avenue.
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