The City of London has awarded a contract for the 2016 Structural Lining Program. The program will include the cleaning and structural lining of existing watermains in the Sherwood Forest area including restoration of roadways, curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and boulevards that are disturbed during construction.
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Orchard Park Sherwood Forest Neighbourhood Association is a London, Ontario, Canada based neighbourhood organization serving the Orchard Park and Sherwood Forest areas of London.
The area is approximately bounded on the west by Wonderland Road, Sarnia Road on the South, Gainsborough Road to the North, the University of Western Ontario and the Medway Valley.
April News
London Artists’ Studio Tour
This year’s the London Artists’ Studio Tour takes place Friday, April 15 from 7 to 9:30 pm; Saturday, April 16 from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, April 17 from noon to 5 pm.
We are very lucky to have a number of artists in our neighbourhood. For over 20 years, there has been an annual event highlighting some of London’s artists and their works.
As part of the Tour, local artist Marlies Gueth invites you to her Opening Night Celebration, Friday, April, 15th, from 7-9.30 p.m. at 60 Bloomfield Dr. Come and enjoy treats and live music.
Tree and Shrub Planting Event in the Northern Part of the Medway Valley ESA
A tree and shrub planting event (and electro-fishing demonstration) in the northern part of the Valley will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. If you haven’t been to this part of the Valley it is a good opportunity to see it and see how it is different than “our” part of the Valley.
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Community Meeting, Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy – April 6, 2016
A Community Meeting for the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy is scheduled for April 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm, at the St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica Auditorium. The auditorium is located at 509 Richmond Street, in the building north of the cathedral. Parking is available from Clarence Street. Continue reading “Community Meeting, Great Near-Campus Neighbourhoods Strategy – April 6, 2016”
Update on Sarnia Road Widening
Information on the Sarnia Road Widening project from the City –
Tree Removal and Trimming: Localized tree removal and trimming as required will be undertaken in March of 2016. New tree planting will occur in the final stages of the project.
Traffic Staging: Due to the size and scope of the improvements, construction is anticipated to begin in March 2016, and is expected to be substantially completed by November 2016 with minor works and surface asphalt being placed in the following year (2017). Two lanes of traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the construction project. Some work at intersections or at service crossing points may require weekend work, night work, consecutive shifts and the use of police services to control traffic.
Every effort is being made to ensure Londoners are aware of construction zones and traffic detours resulting from road work. Daily updates are provided through the City’s website, http://www.london.ca/construction with information about road closures, ongoing and upcoming projects on city streets.
Medway Valley Staircase
The City is proposing a temporary solution for the Metamore staircase in the Medway Valley.
The Metamora Staircase Proposed Temporary Solution map presents a potential temporary solution to the staircase issue (ahead of Phase 2 of the Conservation Master Plan where the trail will be reviewed for long-term appropriateness). This potential temporary solution would appear to address the majority of the issues identified.
This potential temporary solution:
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Orchard Park / Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association 