Ottawa East Community Association

The path along the Rideau River/behind the Greystone development is now closed and the reopening is anticipated for October 1, 2017. During that time, the following work will be completed:
- A new siltation fence installed on the top of bank/slope along the entire length of the river
- 1 foot of clean top soil placed along the entire corridor, reducing any risk there may have been to exposure of the contaminated material.
- Construction and completion of the multi-use pathway including asphalt
- Landscaping of the switchback near Clegg and reseeding of the newly placed material. Possible additional landscaping and naturalization of the remainder of the corridor may occur based on future discussions with the city, conservation authority and consultation with SLOE.

Closing the pathway at this time will also allow us the developer to remediate Phase 2 and 3 areas right up to the edge safely and just a little beyond the 30m boundary in some areas. After the work is completed, the public will have access to the full width of the corridor and likely very little to no interruptions after this summer.

The pathway will be blocked off and signage installed directing cyclists and pedestrian to head to Main Street and around.

The City of Ottawa will be hosting a public information session regarding infrastructure work on the streets neighbouring Brantwood Park. You will be able to drop in to review the preliminary design plans for the entire project. The exhibits will illustrate the proposed roadway geometry, roadway widths and sidewalk locations. Representatives from the city, the design consultant and ward councillor David Chernushenko will be available to discuss the project and to answer your questions.

Monday, June 26, 2017
6 to 8 pm
Saint Paul University, Normandin Room (Room 228)
Laframboise Hall, Second Floor
249 Main Street

The streets included as part of this project are:
Onslow Crescent: Elliot Avenue to Burnham Road, and through the park to Clegg Street
Belgrave Road
Glengarry Road
Beckwith Road from Marlowe Crescent to Onslow Crescent
Burnham Road
Letchworth Road

The purpose of the project is to renew the aging infrastructure on the affected streets. Specifically, the works proposed include the rehabilitation and/or replacement of:
Sidewalks, road structure and pavement
Watermains and sewers
Lateral services to the property line

The current project schedule includes review of the design plans until winter 2017/2018, with construction scheduled to start in 2018 at the earliest.

More details of the project can be viewed on the City of Ottawa's website.

The City of Ottawa will officially release the Royal Swans onto the Rideau River on Saturday, June 24, 2017. It is also the 50th anniversary of the original six pairs of Mute (Royal) swans gifted to the City of Ottawa by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in celebration of Canada’s Centennial year in 1967.

Time: Bring your own picnic in the park with old-fashion activities: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Swan Release: 1 p.m.
Place: Brantwood Park, end of Clegg Street (off Main Street)

The 2016-2017 phase of repair work on the walls of the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa is nearly complete. As part of the final steps of the repair work, the contractor will be removing fences and additional safety measures from around the construction site. Beginning at approximately 9:00 pm on June 8, the barriers along the southbound lane of Colonel By Drive will be removed. A signed detour route will be in place as this work will require the overnight closure of Colonel By Drive. The road closure will be from the Clegg Street intersection along Colonel By Drive to the intersection at Leonard Avenue.