NEWS ARCHIVES

July 26, 2007

Dear residents,

Odour Report Results in Frustration for Our Community

I have a difficult time believing that so many of us could have mistaken the source of the pungent odour that affects our quality of life in Stittsville-Kanata West.

In a report released last week, Waste Management (WM) claims that 57 per cent of the odour complaints made by our community are unsubstantiated and came from a source other than the Carp Road landfill. I know many of you are left incredibly frustrated by this and please know I share these frustrations with you.

An issue of this nature has the potential to portray our community in a negative light but it is my hope that we can continue to move forward and set a positive example for all Ottawa residents.

Since WM first applied for an expansion of the Carp Road landfill in 2006, residents have worked together to oppose the company’s plans in a rational and respectful manner. You have organized successful events such as Earth Day to help raise awareness of environmental issues and drafted intelligent responses to the Terms of Reference. It is this type of behaviour that makes our community unique and special.

For close to two years many volunteers have dedicated their time and talents to examining alternatives to landfill and I am proud to represent such an educated and involved community. Although our frustrations are mounting, it is vastly important to stay focused on the bigger picture and push for positive changes to the methods we currently use to deal with our solid wastes.

However, at the same time, the issue of odours emanating from the Carp Road landfill is still completely unacceptable. I encourage you to continue to report odours at either my website (www.shadqadri.com) or at www.nodump.ca.

I have contacted Waste Management for further information and reasoning behind their dismissal of over half of your complaints. I have also requested an on-site meeting to observe the operations of the weather monitoring system they use to track the fugitive odours from their site. I look forward to learning more from the company about their methods of tracking and identifying odours from the landfill. Please be assured I will keep all of you informed as this process continues.
 

Construction on Stittsville Main and Hazeldean

Within the next month construction of road modifications will begin on Stittsville Main Street and Hazeldean Road.

These enhancements are being made to better service the existing community of Stittsville and also the new residential and commercial development of Jackson Trails.

Included in these modifications are the addition of sidewalks on the north side of Hazeldean, installation of a west-bound right turning lane on the west of Stittsville Main Street, the widening of Hazeldean Road at the central access and the construction of an island at the westerly access, located west of Stittsville Main Street. It is anticipated that this work will be completed during the 2007 construction season.

To view the Roadway Modifications Report please visit my website and for further information please contact my office by phone at 613-580-2476 or by email at shad.qadri@ottawa.ca.
 

Crime Rates in Stittsville

Last week Ottawa Police Service released the 2005-2006 crime trends for the City of Ottawa. Crimes in Ward 6 have risen slightly but they are more petty in nature such as break and enter and mischief.

We are fortunate to live in a safe and clean community and must continue to sustain and improve this by being involved and raising awareness of the issues.

I commend the Ottawa Police who have done a great job of controlling crimes within our City. To view this detailed report please visit my website and to view citywide statistics please visit the Ottawa Police Service website at www.ottawapolice.ca.
 

Thank You

I would like to extend a huge thank you to Fran and Don Cooper who have worked hard to maintain the garden located around the Stittsville sign at the entrance of our community. Your exceptional work is very much appreciated and serves as a great welcome to visitors and residents.

Sincerely,

Councillor Shad Qadri

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