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New Fire Station 47 Opens Today.

I was in attendance at today's Opening Ceremonies for Station 47 on Greenbank Rd and Cambrian Rd.

Here are a few pictures I managed to get during the Grand Opening for anyone interested in taking a look inside.

Barrhaven Fire Station No. 47

"Protecting Our Nation's Capital with Pride"

 

The Grand Opening of this new facility will be this coming Tuesday January 10th. Our new Fire Station will open it's bay doors to protect our community.

The project began in 2008 initiating a density and response study which concluded additional fire services were required allocating $5.7M for the construction of a 3 Bay Urban Fire Station. CSV Architects, in consultation with City staff have prepared a reduced spatial program for 2011.

The building will incorporate a wide range of sustainable design features, which will reduce energy consumption, use of natural resources, impact on the environment, as well as improve the occupant’s health and comfort. The building design is targeted for LEED® Silver certification in accordance with City of Ottawa policies. Some of the sustainable design features include:

  • Reduced energy consumption – Target 40 percent cost savings
  • Water saving in landscape design with water infiltration and storage
  • Advanced storm water management to control run-off via bio swales and landscaping
  • High energy efficient windows and doors along with passive solar design
  • Radiant in-floor heating and an increased attention to air quality through-out
  • Enhanced commissioning procedures to maximize effectiveness of all systems.
  • Robust building envelope and durable building material selection and detailing
  • Use of natural, renewable, recycled and regionally produced materials within
  • Reduced use of toxic construction materials and low VOC surface materials and finishes
  • Reduced heat impact from the roof and landscaped area via steel roof and plantings
  • Occupant control of temperature, natural ventilation, and lighting / glazing for comfort
  • Elimination of CFC refrigerants via a higher engineering goal and program
  • Convey and emphasize the ecology and environmental theme for visitors of all ages

Information source: http://www.ottawa.ca/env_water/green_living/community/green_building/city/fire47_en.html
 

Waste Disposal Proposal

There is a meeting this coming week regarding a Proposed contract with Plasco for waste disposal.

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Cambrian Road & River Mist Road Paving

Dear Mattamy Homeowner,

We are happy to advise that the section of Cambrian Road, from Greenbank Road to the east of Seeley's Bay Street, and River Mist Road, south of Cambrian Road will be receiving its final lift of top asphalt next week.  In preparation to this occurring next week, there will be road crews adjusting the height of the manhole covers. These areas will be marked, but it is best to take caution when traveling on Cambrian until the paving has been completed.

This work is scheduled to begin the first week of November 2011 and will likely take 3 days to complete. Once the work is completed, Cambrian Road and River Mist Road will be dressed with a fresh new layer of asphalt. As with most other road work, the crews will be out early in the morning and will work diligently to minimize inconveniences, however, disruptions in traffic flow should be expected. In an effort to keep traffic flowing, the paving crews will complete one lane at a time. Cambrian Road and River Mist Road will remain open from Greenbank Road to Cedar View Road during this road work.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as continue working to enhance the Half Moon Bay community.

Thank you,

Mattamy Homes