HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE GLEN CAIRN POOL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

The final draft of the plan for the Glen Cairn Pool has been released. Now City of Ottawa staff want your comments and questions.

Three significant improvements are planned as part of the redevelopment.

The main pool basin will be replaced and the new pool will have a deep end with a diving board. There will also be a gradual entry ramp to improve accessibility.

A pavilion with change rooms and washrooms will mean that people do not have to leave the pool area to change.

Adding 27 more parking spaces will address parking shortages that currently exist during the swimming season.

There have already been consultations on earlier drafts of the plan for the redevelopment of the Glen Cairn pool. Staff have attempted to ensure the feedback they received is reflected in the most recent plan. This will be the final stage of the consultations so people who use the pool or who would like to do so should take a look to make sure the plan addresses their needs.

Details of what is proposed and a copy of the plan can be found on the city website. If you have trouble viewing the plan, please let me know and I will e-mail or mail you the information.

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES JANUARY 17

City advisory committees are meant to provide ongoing advice to both city councillors and city staff on issues facing the city. They contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives. Advisory committees are intended to allow the city to tap into the knowledge and experience of using city services that exists in the community.

Committees deal with a large number of issues facing the city ranging from parks and recreation to transit to roads to accessibility for people with disabilities. A complete list of committees with information on how to apply can be found here.

Members of the advisory committees are residents with some interest in the issues being addressed with the advisory committee.

To apply, submit a letter outlining how the committee(s) or board(s) would benefit from your membership, and how your work, education, and/or volunteer experience are relevant to its mandate. Please remember to include your home address. The deadline for application is Thursday, January 17, 2008.

Application letters can be sent to:
Stephanie Brown
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

Or

committees@ottawa.ca

If you have questions about the process, you can contact Stephanie Brown at committees@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424, ext. 16760. There will also be information sessions on the different committees and what they do. The closest one to Kanata will be:

January 9 - 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ben Franklin Place
Client Service Centre
101 Centrepointe Drive

WORKING FULL-TIME FOR KANATA SOUTH

I appreciate the chance to hear from you about issues affecting our community. You can reach me at 580-2752 (office), 580-2762 (fax), www.feltmateforkanata.com or peggy.feltmate@ottawa.ca