City Councillor (River Ward)
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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withdrawn their proposal for three apartment buildings (geared towards post-secondary students) on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.