Newsletter - 26 June 2025
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Happy Canada Day
In this Canada Day update, I’m sharing a message of community pride along with important information about City service changes for July 1. Please note that my office will be operating on a reduced schedule from June 28 to July 1, and services like garbage collection, transit, and recreation will have holiday adjustments.
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👇 Check out the chicks that hatched just this week!
Ward Updates
Parks Maintenance Spring Update
Summer’s just around the corner, and the City’s Parks team has been hard at work getting Ottawa’s water amenities ready for the season!
Docks: All 28 docks and boat launches along the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers have been successfully installed.
Beaches: Crews have cleaned and prepped Petrie Island, Britannia, and Mooney’s Bay. Westboro Beach will also reopen this summer after being offline for a few years.
How you can help keep park spaces clean: Please place your garbage in waste bins or take it home with you. If you spot something that needs attention, call 3-1-1 or submit a service request online.
Richmond Postilion Parkette Survey Closes July 3
The City is seeking input on the proposed design for Postilion Parkette, a new park planned for Richmond Village, just north of Perth Street along the future east-west multi-use pathway.
Two revised design options are now available. Both feature outdoor fitness equipment, picnic tables, benches, and open play areas. Your feedback is important, as earlier survey results showed that residents want a more dynamic and engaging space.
🔗 Click here to view the designs and complete the survey with Engage Ottawa.
New Economic Development Dashboard is a One-Stop Shop for Local Data
The City of Ottawa has launched a new Economic Development Dashboard, a one-stop shop for data on the health of our local economy with an added focus on the downtown core.
With just a click, you can explore up-to-date numbers on:
Jobs and labour force trends
Real estate and construction activity
Population, income, and livability
Downtown foot traffic, vacancies, permits, and more
This interactive dashboard replaces the City’s quarterly reports and makes it easier than ever to track key economic indicators all in one place.
🔗 To explore the dashboard click here
Agriculture Exemption Program: Last Chance to Share Your Feedback!
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the Agriculture Exemption Program, but time is running out. The survey closes June 30, so don’t miss this chance to have your say.
This program supports the unique waste management needs of rural communities by allowing eligible residential agricultural properties to place unlimited unavoidable farm waste like bale wrap, twine, and plastic drainage tiles at the curb for collection.
Thanks to a motion I helped pass at City Council, this exemption has been extended through December 2025, beyond the typical April to May window.
Give your feedback by June 30 by filling out the survey on Engage Ottawa.
Need help with the survey?
📞 613-580-2400, ext. 25550
📧 wasteplan@ottawa.ca
Your feedback will help shape the future of rural waste collection. Thank you for taking the time to share your voice.
Congratulations to Councillor Isabelle Skalski
Isabelle Skalski is the newly elected City Councillor for Ward 20 – Osgoode. She was elected in the June 16 byelection with 34 percent of the vote, emerging as the successful candidate from a field of 11.
Council has appointed Councillor Skalski to several committees and boards, including:
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee
South Nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors
Osgoode Care Centre Board of Directors
Service Review Working Group
It was a pleasure to help represent Ward 20 during the campaign period, alongside Councillor Kitts. I also want to thank the Ward 20 office team for their support while I was covering the ward.
Welcome, Councillor Skalski!
Out & About
I had a great time at the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club’s Open House on Saturday, June 14, as part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. I joined Councillors Curry, Hubley, and Tierney for a friendly match.
There was a great turnout at the Brain Injury Awareness Month Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 14. It was a family-friendly event focused on bike safety and brain health. Thanks to BrainSTRONG Network and Ottawa Police Service for organizing!
It was a lovely afternoon at the Goulbourn Township Historical Society’s Strawberry Social in Stittsville on Saturday, June 14.
Councillor Wilson Lo joined me on June 15 at the 2025 Buddha’s Light Vegetarian Food Fair, held at the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Ottawa in Richmond. We enjoyed sampling a variety of delicious dishes.
Everyone had a fun time at the Golf4Youth tournament dinner at Stonebridge Golf Club. I didn’t golf, but I was glad to join by so many community members in supporting the Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA).
It was a pleasure to support the Rural Ottawa South Support Services’ 4th annual Ride for ROSSS by flipping burgers for riders at Lagois Design Build Renovate.
It was a great afternoon at the Richmond Firefighters' Chicken BBQ at the Fairgrounds on June 21. A big thank you to our local volunteer firefighters for hosting this annual community event!
I attended a special afternoon in Manotick on June 22 to honour Dr. Jason Kelly with a BBQ and tree dedication at the Rideau Valley Conservation Centre. Dr. Kelly served as Chair of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation for 11 years, helping to shape more than a decade of conservation progress in the watershed.
Construction Updates
Construction Update: Watermain Installation on Perth Street (Richmond)
I’m writing to inform residents that watermain installation work will be taking place across Perth Street (southwest of the roundabout) during the week of June 16th. To accommodate this work, flagging operations and daytime lane reductions will be required. Please note that all lanes will reopen in the evening, and the road surface will be temporarily reinstated with granular material at the end of each workday.
Temporary asphalt paving is scheduled for the week of June 23rd, with final asphalt reinstatement planned for later in July or August.
Road Resurfacing & Construction Impacts
The following roads in Ward 21 are scheduled for resurfacing or maintenance, with some work involving nighttime construction between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Residents may experience construction noise during this period.
We will continue to share updates as these projects progress.
🛣 Resurfacing Projects
Bankfield Road
From 320m east of Hwy 416 overpass to Kilreen Lane
Start: Late July (work to tentatively start week of July 21) – Early SeptemberMoodie Drive
From Fallowfield Road to 1300m north
Start: Early July (work to tentatively start first week of July) - Late SeptemberTwin Elm Road
From Brophy Road to 3890m north
Start: Late July (work to tentatively start week of July 28) - Late SeptemberBrophy Road
From 25m east of Fourth Line Road to 326m west of Hwy 416 overpass
Start: Late July (work to tentatively start week of July 21) - Late SeptemberEagleson Road
From Old Richmond Road to Fallowfield Road
Status: Work ongoing until end of summer (*Road closure will commence on July 2nd*)Third Line Road
From Phelan Road W to Prince of Wales Drive
Start: Early September (tentative start date of September 8)Third Line Road
From 115m south of Prince of Wales Drive to Roger Stevens Drive
Start: Late August (tentative start date of August 27)
🔧 Crack Sealing (Starting September)
Flewellyn Road – From Ashton Station Road to Munster Road (tentative start date of September 26)
Ashton Station Road – From Ormrod Road to Flewellyn Road (tentative start date of September 8)
Ormrod Road – From Ashton Station Road to Flewellyn Road (tentative start date of September 9)
🚜 Gravel Road Upgrades
Phelan Road West
From Prince of Wales Drive to Ormond Road
Status: Work ongoing
🛡 Pavement Preservation
Conley Road
From Franktown Road to Mansfield Road
Start: Mid-July
🌉 Culvert Renewals
As part of a major infrastructure renewal project, the City of Ottawa will be replacing seven culverts across Ward 21 over the coming months. These upgrades are critical for maintaining safe and reliable roadways, particularly in areas prone to flooding or seasonal runoff.
Construction will take place at the following locations:
🛠 Scheduled Culvert Replacements
William McEwen Drive
0.01 km north of Brophy Drive
📅 July 14–18Brophy Drive
0.43 km east of Eagleson Road
📅 July 21–25Brophy Drive
0.58 km west of Fourth Line Road
📅 July 21–25Third Line Road
0.01 km south of Brophy Drive
📅 July 28 – August 1Second Line Road
0.10 km north of Roger Stevens Drive
📅 Planned for Fall 2025
Traffic impacts and detours may be in place during these dates. Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time when passing through these areas.
🚧 Other Construction Projects
➔ Richmond Roundabout – Final Minor Work
Cavanagh Construction crews will be completing final touch-ups on the Richmond roundabout on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3, between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Scheduled Work:
Granular placement for shouldering
Granular placement along the handrail
Rip rap placement at the BMR entrance
Miscellaneous debris cleanup
Sod replacement
Settled paver and tile relay
Traffic Impact:
Rip rap and granular work will be completed with the help of flaggers positioned outside of the roundabout.
Sod and paver work will occur behind the curb and is expected to cause minimal disruption to traffic.
Thank you for your patience as this work wraps up and the roundabout is finalized for long-term use.
➔ Upcoming Hydro Work on Dwyer Hill Road
Starting July 7, 2025, Hydro Ottawa will begin installing new hydro poles and equipment along Dwyer Hill Road, between Franktown Road and Jock Trail Road.
Project Details:
Contractor: Bradley Kelly Construction Ltd.
Estimated Completion: September 26, 2025
Impacted Streets: Ashton Station Road, Dwyer Hill Road, and Purdy Road
Affected Customers: 49
Affected customers will receive written notices delivered to their door with details about the upgrade. If planned power outages are required for safety, additional notices will be issued in advance to notify impacted households.
🗺 To explore citywide construction projects, use the City of Ottawa Interactive Construction Map.
Community Events
You can check out the Ward 21 website at any time to see an up-to-date list of upcoming events.
In case you missed this week’s event newsletter, click here: Upcoming Community Events in Ward 21!
Stay in touch!
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🌐 Visiting our website: www.ward21.ca
📧 Emailing your concerns: ward21@ottawa.ca
📞 Calling our office: 613-580-2491
📅 Want to meet with Councillor Brown at his North Gower office? Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.
Looking forward to connecting with you!