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”
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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.
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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More January News
City Budget, Take Part!
Council will not be passing the budget until March 10, 2016 which means there are still opportunities to get involved. January 21 was the first round of discussions by Council. If you go to the City’s web site and look for the Council meeting agendas, you will be able to watch the discussions. Complete budget information, updates and presentations are on line at the City’s Budget page. You can follow the discussions on Twitter: @CityofLdnOnt or #LdnBudget, and at the City’s Facebook page.
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January News
Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA
The Metamora Staircase in the Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) has reached its end of life. (Funding for its construction was a ratepayer project in the 90s). The City has formed a Trails Focus Group (TFG). Sandy Levin is participating in the group as part of our Adopt An ESA group. At the second TFG meeting in February City Staff will bring the staircase forward for discussion including any issues around funding, and the sensitivity of the slope and the natural features of the area. City staff and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority staff (who manage the Forest under contract with the City), will make a site visit this month and post some signs for a temporary trail closure at this location. Councillor Squire is aware of this issue.
Sarnia and Western Road Intersection
The City is still evaluating options for this intersection and in discussions with Western University.
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Orchard Park / Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association 