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Construction Projects Map
Find out what construction projects are underway in the City of Ottawa, including Economic Stimulus Fund (ESF) projects and the City’s own capital program. Funding from both of these programs is going towards Transitway improvements; sewage, culvert, drainage and watermain improvements; road resurfacing, widening and new construction; sidewalk renewal; traffic management improvements; multi-use pathway construction; recreational and cultural facilities; parks; and libraries. This map will be updated in the spring and fall of each year. Some project details may not have been available at the time of publishing. Should you have any questions please contact the Project Manager, your Ward Councillor or the City of Ottawa 3-1-1 Client Service Centre. >>> more
Poisonous Giant Hogweed located in OttawaA poisonous weed that can cause severe burns and permanent blindness in extreme cases has been found in the City of Ottawa. City staff says Giant Hogweed was located and removed from one park in Ottawa South, as well as private property in the west end. City officials said they won't disclose the specific locations of the two cases because they worry residents will venture into those areas in search of the plant. Residents who come across the weed are warned to stay clear of the plant, which can grow from one to 5.5 metres high. Giant Hogweed is considered a serious health hazard for humans. It can cause severe burns to your skin, and contact with your eyes can cause temporary or permanent blindness. >>> more |
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Culvert replacement on Boundary Road - at Russell Road in Carlsbad Springs - The culvert, Structure Number SN A223010, is located at the intersection of Boundary Road and Russell Road, 20 m south of Russell Road. The culvert is situated between Russell Road and Eighth Line Road spanning Boundary Road under the concrete median lane divider. It presently is a 500 mm diameter CSP that is at the end of its service life and will be replaced with a 600 mm CSP.
Home butcher wants trial
A Carlsbad Springs man was just being neighbourly when he shared a side of pork with a friend. Now he is going to trial in an Ottawa court on charges under Ontario’s food safety laws. On Thursday, Mark Tijssen, a major in the Canadian Forces, declined the opportunity to plead guilty to four charges under the province’s Food Safety and Quality Act stemming from an investigation that was launched after an anonymous complaint by a neighbour was filed with the Ministry of Natural Resources. >>> more (Ottawa Sun)
Waste site plan talk of town
(By TOM VAN DUSEN, OTTAWA SUN)NAVAN — Area MPP Jean-Marc Lalonde has intervened with the Ministry of Environment to get a two-month extension on the public review process for an application for a waste disposal site in Ottawa’s rural east end.
The application is from Carl’s Sanitation Services Ltd. at 5001 Herbert Dr., Navan, for a site which was once a deer preserve, part of the pristine Bearbrook Farms operation.
According to the instrument proposal notice posted by MOE, Carl’s is seeking — under the legal name 171660 Ontario Inc. — a certificate of approval (C A) for a disposal site for non-hazardous waste and a transfer facility.
As a result of Lalonde’s request, MOE has extended the comment period which was supposed to end this week until Sept. 7. Like many of his constituents, the MPP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell only recently became aware of the application, which was recently the subject of a flurry of e-mails.
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Many of them originated from nearby resident Tanya Culbertson, who said she’s trying to alert area residents to Carl’s Sanitation’s proposal.
“For those who have property, family who live in, or care about, this area … we need to nip this in the bud before it gets to the next phase of approvals,” Culbertson said, adding the site in question backs up to a golf course.
According to Carl’s submission, the 1.5 hectare site would operate up to 24-hrs.-a day, seven days a week, serving customers in Ontario and Quebec, with sorting and separating of recyclable materials, including everything from residential to demolition waste, municipal, commercial and electronic waste, tires, and even small quantities of asbestos.
>>> more info (click here)
Proposal for a Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility (www.ottawawaste.com)
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New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre construction - Step 1 : securing the perimeter.
The construction of the new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre will soon start. Waterdon Construction based in Ottawa will soon be on site. Harkness Park on Eighth Line Road will become a busy place with the up-coming construction of the new facility. We will have regular photos of the on-going construction during the project's various phase.
Planned Hydro Ottawa work occurring on Boundary Road (Carlsbad Springs) in July.
The project involves the replacement of 37 hydro poles on Boundary Road between Russell Road and Highway 417. This project will begin mid July and is expected to be completed by the end of September. Our qualified staff and contractors will conduct this work safely and efficiently, ensuring that any inconvenience to local residents is minimal. Power interruptions will be necessary in order to perform the required work. Customers will receive advance notification by mail in the event of a planned power outage. Hydro Ottawa will strive to minimize the number and duration of interruptions.
Ground Breaking for New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre was held on Sunday June 13.
The official ground breaking ceremony for the new $3.2 million community centre in Carlsbad Springs was held June 13th at 3:30 p.m. Joining the Cumberland Councillor Rob Jellett for the ceremony was Ottawa-Orléans M.P. Royal Galipeau, Ottawa-Orléans M.P.P. Phil McNeely, Mayor Larry O’Brien, Joan Goyette, Carlsbad Springs Community Association's Communications Director and Community Association President Denis Labrèche. “This centre funded through the Federal, Provincial and Municipal infrastructure program is just what the doctor ordered for Carlsbad Springs,” says Jellett. “It will provide a gymnasium and meeting space for all sorts of community activities.” Full construction will start in July with the centre to open in early 2011. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Rob Jellett, Councillor, Cumberland Ward Rob.jellett@ottawa.ca 613-580-2489
Additional photos of the event (from local photographer Christine Tripp): Click here
FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE in Carlsbad Springs on Sunday June 13 - A success!
A fun-filled afternoon, picnic, activities and events for all ages was organized by a committee of representatives from various groups from the Carlsbad Springs / Ramsayville community. The 2010 Fête Champêtre — celebrating the Saint-Laurent Parish’s 100th anniversary — was held at the Saint Laurent Church, 5958 Eighth Line Road, in Carlsbad Springs, on 13 June.
A bilingual mass at 11:00 was followed by a community BBQ and anniversary cake. Games, activities, and draws for all age groups were taking place during the afternoon. Food, beverage, and game prices was available to both participants and the organizers of this fundraising event. There was also be a kiosk featuring parish and community history.
Bear Sightings at Harkness Park
There have been some bear sightings in Carlsbad Springs near Harkness Park. There is by no means any need to be concerned, particularly given the bush-like nature of that area, but just a need for residents to be cognisant of garbage storage, etc. to avoid attracting the animals and getting them habituated to humans -- which is not good for the bears or the humans, overall. Residents are encouraged to report sightings, turned over waste containers, etc. to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources bear hotline at 1 866-514-2327.
Construction of the New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre - on schedule.
The Harkness Park in Carlsbad Springs will soon get it's share of construction action. The long awaited new Community Centre for Carlsbad Springs is about to get built this coming summer. The City of Ottawa has finalized the planning and the tenders' deadline has been set to June 10th at 3pm. So far, 6 construction companies have indicated interest. The list includes Nicolini Construction, Frecon Construction, McDonald Bros Construction and others. The architect for the centre is the same one as the Shenkman Art Centre that was built in Orléans last year near the Orleans Town Centre. The new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre will have a gymnasium, a multi-purpose room, a meeting room, a small office and a lobby area. The centre will be able to accommodate a variety of events in the gymnasium, from private receptions to community events. Local recreational sports such as volleyball, basketball, badminton and others will be organized in the new recreational facility. Opening of the new centre is set for early 2011. Harkness Park, with it's baseball field, a tennis court, a kids playground area, the new community centre and the surrounding facility will become the sports and leisure hub for the Carlsbad Springs community.
Landry Park has new play structure.
Ludger Landry Park has a large soccer field, a beach volleyball court, a baseball field and also horseshoe courts.
New Beach volleyball League in the Ramsayville sector - on Leitrim Road.
Maxvolley is organizing beach volleyball in the east Ottawa. Their new facility is situated between Anderson Road and Ramsayville Road on Leitrim Road. For more information please visit their website:(www.maxvolley.ca)
Annual Optimist Club roadblock has another successful year!
On May 1st, the Carlsbad Springs Optimist Club held its annual roadblock. We are happy to inform you that we, once again, surpassed our goal and raised $2,890.00. Half the funds will be donated to CHEO to pursue their research on infantile cancer. Thanks to all of you who contributed your spare change!The Optimist Club is also organizing its annual three-pitch ball tournament, which takes place June 25-26-27. Since we are unable to use the Harkness Park due to the future Community Centre construction, the tournament will take place at McKendry Park, Andrew Simpson Road, Metcalfe. If you wish to enter a team, please call Gisèle Goyette at 613 822-0679.
The construction of the new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre is on schedule and a ground-breaking ceremony will be held in June. More details will be posted on the Carlsbad Springs website when we obtain more information.
Certains areas of Carlsbad Springs now available in Google Street View:
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City of Ottawa - Rural Connections: www.ottawa.ca/rural
