You can check current conditions and statements for the Bay Ward area at RVCA.ca There has always been some seasonal flooding in communities along the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, typically resulting in the temporary closure of a few roads and the flooding of a few basements. At its worst, in 2017 and 2019, some neighbourhoods…
Information for help reduce your risk of flooding Information on Sewer backups and basement flooding available at Ottawa.ca Residential Protective Plumbing Program The Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices, such as sump pumps and storm and sanitary backwater valves…
RVCA Current watershed conditions A series of new Neighbourhood Flood Maps for 20 vulnerable City of Ottawa communities along the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers shows the potential extent of flooding for 1:2, 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100 year return period floods for these neighbourhoods. These include the following two maps in Bay Ward: Grandview East Grandview West RVCA launches…
There is an average to slightly below average snowpack within the Ottawa River watershed. The EOC is actively working with external partners to monitor water levels, which are currently normal or close to normal along the Ottawa River basin. With ongoing warm weather and forecast precipitation over the next few days, water levels and flows…
Ottawa – Homeowners in the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro and Eastern Subwatershed areas could soon be eligible to get grants for stormwater management projects. On Monday, February 16th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved piloting a program to encourage homeowners to manage stormwater on their properties. The three-year pilot includes training…
Winter is on its way! Keep an eye out for leaves on roads as they can clog up catch basins this winter during heavy snow and freezing rain! Clearing away leaves and debris from catch basins near your home will help keep your basement dry.
The Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices, such as sump pumps and storm and sanitary backwater valves to prevent water and sewage from flooding homes as a result of increased water level (surcharging) in the City’s sewer system. READ…
On Tuesday, September 9th, City staff made a presentation to residents on the drainage issues and challenges of the Lakeview Park Area. The following are links to the recordings, the chat, and the presentation. Lakeview Area Drainage Meeting Video Lakeview Area Drainage Meeting Chat Lakeview Area Drainage Meeting Audio Only Lakeview Area Drainage Meeting –…
Duration: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 to Wednesday, 30 September 2020. The contractor, Ken White Construction, working on behalf of the RVCA will be placing equipment and staging at the dead end to complete repairs to the existing flood wall. Signage/Conditions: Jamieson Avenue will be closed at the dead end, blocking public access to the water.…
This project was initiated with the objective of rehabilitating several storm sewer outfalls where they discharge into the Ottawa River. These outfalls, which were originally constructed in the 1930’s to 1960’s, provide important wet weather drainage for the adjacent neighbourhoods. They are now nearing end of life and require rehabilitation. Four of the outfalls are…