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MANOR PARK CHRONICLE
JANUARY 2003
Public Works in Manor Park on St. Laurent
Boulevard – Almost Finished
Manor Park residents will be pleased to learn that the disruption,
which these works have caused, is largely over. You will recall
that the underground infrastructure, the water mains and sewer
lines in the area, were in a poor state and required rebuilding.
At one stage of these works, it became necessary to reroute bus
service from the edge of the community into its usually quieter
core.
As promised, bus service was restored to its normal circuit as
soon as was practical. As it turned out, it was not necessary to
maintain the rerouting as long as initially indicated and on
November 22nd buses returned to their usual circuit. During this
period, the drivers were asked to take extra care when driving
through the detour area. I believe, that, in large measure, this
in fact occurred. As well, the extra traffic, which followed the
bus detour, was largely rerouted around the community. Thanks to
everyone for your patience and understanding during this time of
disruption.
Finally, the works themselves on St. Laurent Boulevard were
completed in a timely manner. All that remains are the finishing
works, including a final asphalt layer, landscaping at the
boulevard edge of the roadway and remedial works at the individual
private driveway entrances. This work will occur next spring.
Réduction des pesticides sur les terrains privés
Le Conseil municipal a décidé, le 18 décembre dernier, d’adopter
une approche volontaire afin de réduire l’utilisation des
pesticides sur les terrains privés. La stratégie comprend un volet
éducatif ainsi que des cibles précises, telles qu’une réduction de
l’utilisation de 70% sur les terrains privés et l’élimination
complète sur les terrains d’écoles, de garderies, de foyers
d’aînés et des hôpitaux. Nous devrons atteindre ces cibles avant
la fin de septembre 2005, faute de quoi, un règlement sera mis en
vigueur afin d’interdire totalement l’utilisation de ces produits
sur les terrains privés.
Le regroupement « GO Manor Park » favorisait une approche plus
avant-gardiste, et pour cette raison, plusieurs d’entre-vous leurs
ont témoigné leur appui au cours de cette longue bataille. C’est
avec désolation que je vous annonce la tournure des évènements. Je
tenais, comme presque la moitié de mes collègues, à ce que le
Conseil municipal entérine le règlement suivant, à savoir une
période de sensibilisation aux pesticides au cours de l’année
2003, pour ensuite, en 2004, sévir contre les contrevents au
règlement. C’est avec amertume que je dois vous annoncer que le
Conseil municipal a voté contre cette résolution, dans un vote de
12 contre 8. Je tiens donc à remercier toux ceux qui ont travaillé
afin d’interdire les pesticides, d’une façon définitive en 2004.
Merci!
Beechwood
You may recall that the Ward Council for Rideau-Rockcliffe
undertook an examination of the Beechwood corridor as a result of
concerns by many residents that this area was showing signs of
stress. In the past year a survey of businesses on the street was
conducted (January) and open houses were held on the 28th of
September and the 5th & 8th of October. A report entitled
“Beechwood Avenue Revitalization Project – November 2002” was
recently submitted to the Ward Council. Thanks to all who
participated in the exercise by taking the time to share their
thoughts on the matter. Kudos to Lana Burpee for the survey and to
Jane Thompson & Andrew Wisniowski for organizing the open houses
and for producing an excellent report. Those interested may find
the report posted on the Rideau-Rockcliffe web site. Hard copies
may also be consulted at the St. Laurent and the Rockcliffe
branches of the Ottawa public library.
Season's Greetings
I take this opportunity, on behalf of my family and myself, to
extend to all Best Wishes for Peace, Health and Prosperity in
2003.
Meilleurs vœux
Je profite de cette occasion pour vous souhaiter mes meilleurs
vœux pour une année de bonheur et de prospérité.
You can communicate with me at (please include a telephone
number):
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1P 1J1
Tel: 580-2483, Fax: 580-2523
e-mail:
jacques.legendre@ottawa.ca
Web Site:
www.rideau-rockcliffe.com
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