2025: Investing $138M in Ward 21
I am happy to share that 2025 was a year of real, measurable progress for Ward 21. Through strong advocacy at City Hall, we secured more than $138 million in investments that benefit our community, with more than $26 million directed specifically to Ward 21 priorities. These dollars are delivering safer roads, stronger core infrastructure, and better community amenities.
Keeping Ward 21 moving
$9.5M for road resurfacing and $900K for pavement preservation. This means smoother, safer travel today and better value for taxpayers over time.
$860K for bridge rehabilitation and $87.5K for targeted road safety measures.
Enhancing safety and planning for growth
$2.6M for the Bridgeport Avenue and Manotick Main Street intersection upgrades to improve traffic flow and safety.
$1M for the Barnsdale Road widening environmental assessment, the first step to manage future traffic needs.
$400K for guiderail reconstruction and new installations across Ward 21.
Upgrading core water and sewer infrastructure
$4.7M for new and upgraded culverts at 37 locations to reduce flooding risk.
$300K for municipal drainage improvements.
A safer, more vibrant community
$2.3M to staff Fire Station 81 in Sittsville around the clock with both volunteer and full-time firefighters that also serve Ward 21.
$320K to upgrade water services at Fire Station 94 in Manotick.
$530K for the Richmond Village Dog Park, a welcoming space for families and pets.
I know there are still many roads in need of resurfacing, crossings that must be made safer for people walking and rolling, and key corridors that need traffic relief. I am pushing for more investment by doing the following:
Championing additional resurfacing dollars in the upcoming capital budget and advocating that staff continue using pavement condition data to focus funds on the streets with the greatest need and highest safety gains.
Advancing pedestrian safety through new or refreshed crosswalks, better lighting, and traffic calming in residential areas and near schools, guided by vehicular speed and collision data and community requests.
Accelerating traffic relief in pressure points by moving priority corridor projects through design and environmental approvals, pursuing interim fixes such as turn lanes, signal timing improvements, and roundabouts where appropriate, and ensuring developers contribute fair funding through development charges and front-ending agreements.
Working with provincial and federal partners to unlock grants for roads, active transportation, and safety upgrades, and aligning Ward 21 projects to be shovel ready when funding windows open.
Keeping the community at the table through regular construction updates, so residents help set priorities and see progress.
We made meaningful progress in 2025, and I am committed to securing the next round of investments so Ward 21 continues to move safely and efficiently while we build for tomorrow.