NEWS ARCHIVESApril 30, 2010 Hydro outages update and meeting info Between April 1 and April 10, six outages were reported ranging from less than one minute to residents having to wait many hours to have power restored. I would like to take this time to thank Mr. Fraser of Hydro Ottawa for understanding and identifying the concerns of our residents in this matter. Mr. Fraser and I are continuing to work in making improvements when it comes to Hydro Ottawa service. I have arranged for Hydro Ottawa to hold an open house on Monday, May 31 in Hall A at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, located at 1500 Shea Road, from 7 pm to 9 pm. I encourage all residents who have been impacted by recent power disruptions to come out and ask questions and address any concerns you may have to representatives from Hydro Ottawa and myself. Always be sure to report Hydro outages by calling 613-738-0188, you can also receive updates on outages on this line. You can submit a claim to Hydro Ottawa for damages as a result of outages, in your request for compensation include the location and time of the occurrence, the nature of the damage, and include any copies of repair estimates or invoices related to the loss. Your letter of claim can be mailed to Hydro Ottawa’s Claims Department at 3025 Albion Road North, Ottawa ON K1G 3S4, faxed to 738-5484 or e-mailed to claims@hydroottawa.com. Council approves updated Strategic Plan At last week’s council meeting, the City of Ottawa’s updated Strategic Plan highlighting priorities set by council’s current four year term was approved. The plan details key priorities council will focus for the remainder of 2010. A new plan by the newly elected council will come into effect at the beginning of 2011. The update recognizes council’s achievements over the past two years, including approving the Transportation Master Plan and the Recommended Plan for the Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel. Other highlights include retrofitting 25 local arenas, acquiring $46 million if infrastructure stimulus funding for social housing repairs and developing the Ottawa River Action Plan. In the 2010 budget, the City committed to $600 million in addition to $375 million to renew and improve roads, transit, pedestrian and cycling facilities and other cultural projects. Orville Street apartments A revised plan application has been submitted for the previously approved plan for the next two phases of three storey apartment buildings located at 37 Orville Street. Revisions include reducing building “B” four spaces. Phase one is constructed at 67 Orville Street. 111 Hartsmere Drive Public Meeting A Site Plan application has been submitted for 111 Hartsmere Drive to build a two-storey public elementary school. I encourage you to attend a public meeting scheduled for May 19 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Pretty Street Community Centre located at 2 Pretty Street. Plans are available on my website and you can contact myself or Mark Young, the City Planner, at 613-580-2424 x 41396 or e-mail him at Mark.Young@ottawa.ca. Did You Know? Drivers should be aware that signaling and moving to the right is also applicable for vehicles with green flashing lights, not just emergency vehicles with red flashing lights. The green flashing light means volunteers firefighters are responding to a call in the community. It is imperative that drivers pull over as much to the right a possible and ensure all intersections are clear. We are fortunate to have a great team of volunteer firefighters led by Rural Sector Fire Chief Terry Gervais. These men and women give their time to make sure our community is safe. On behalf of all our residents, I want to thank them for their efforts. Encouraging you to continue shopping locally With the construction of Hazeldean Road moving along at a brisk pace, please remember that the many businesses lining Hazeldean Road remain open. I appreciate your patience, as I know it is difficult to traverse the area at this time. These businesses depend heavily on the surrounding community – and that reliance is emphasized during major construction. I recognize it is difficult given the area conditions, but we must continue to offer our support to the businesses along Hazeldean Road, Main Street, as well as those throughout Stittsville. On behalf of Stittsville’s business community, I extend my sincerest appreciation and thanks for your continued support. Always listening and acting on your concerns As your Councillor, I always welcome your keen input and ideas on how we can sustain and improve Stittsville. Please contact our office anytime by phone at 613-580-2476 or by e-mail at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. My ward office is located in the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, located at 1500 Shea Road. The hours of operation are Mondays 9-2pm, Wednesdays 3-8pm, Fridays 9-5pm, and Saturday 9-1pm. Please do not hesitate to pay us a visit. I welcome your call or e-mail to arrange an appointment. If you are not part of my electronic outreach list and would like to be added, please contact my office to ensure you receive pertinent information concerning our community. |