Development
via Councillor Shad Qadri:
I would like to advise residents that from July 10-21st, Maple Grove Road will be closed from Silver Seven to Huntmar due to continuing Forcemain and Pump Station work.
During this time, I encourage residents to plan their routes in advance and use the image below as reference for recommended detour.
Development
(via Councillor Qadri)
The project contractor working on the Kanata West Pump station has been granted a noise by-law exemption from the City for the use of construction equipment. The request is to start work early on July 27th (5am rather than 7am). The work being conducted is for concrete placement. This will involve approximately four concrete trucks and a concrete pumping unit, both only making normal truck engine noise. It is over 500m to the nearest home on Helm. The early start will enable workers to pour the concrete in order to beat the summer/warm temperatures.
Parking, Traffic and Transit
Maple Grove Road will be closed to traffic between Terry Fox Drive and Silver Seven Road beginning Wednesday, July 20. The closure will allow for the installation of sewer pipes related to construction of the Kanata West Pump Station on Maple Grove Road. The closure will remain in effect until early September.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., extending to 10 p.m. as required. No overnight work is planned. A signed detour will be in place throughout the construction period. Motorists and cyclists are advised to follow all signage directed at them. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the construction period.
There are no anticipated effects to OC Transpo routes.
Walter Baker Park and nearby businesses will remain open as usual and access will be maintained.
For current information about traffic and construction around the city, visit ottawa.ca.
Board Notes
Quick recap of last night’s Fairwinds meeting:
Summer Event dates:
– Garage Sale: Saturday, June 4
– Community BBQ: Saturday, September 10
– Outdoor movie nights: dates tbd; if we have enough volunteers we’d like to do one in June, July & August
– Gardening seminar/workshop – tbd
– Anyone interested in co-ordinating a “best landscaping” or “best garden” contest? Let us know: info@fairwindscommunity.com
Cleaning up the Capital:
– Residents are planning a clean-up at Tempest Park on Saturday, April 16 @ 10:30am
– We encourage all residents to get some neighbours together, pick a park, and register on the City web site for a clean-up.
– Let us know about your clean-up event: info@fairwindscommunity.com and we’ll share the details
Traffic news:
– Councillor Qadri says the Huntmar & Maple Grove intersection won’t be painted until at least the first week of May. They need a) warmer temperatures b) street sweeping to occur
– Rosehill won’t be opened all the way until 95% of construction is done for the Poole Creek/Fairwinds West subdivisions; Councillor Qadri has asked that traffic-calming measures be built into the initial design
Next meeting:
– May 16 (note change of date): Monthly meeting, theme: Neighbourhood Watch