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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Date:
REPORT
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # M50
JUNE 21, 1999 Res. tCjJlf- 3L/b -C;7
Meeting:
Report No.: WD-30-99
By-Law #
Subject:
SOPER CREEK PARK, BOWMANVILLE
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-30-99 be received;
2. THAT George Latter be thanked for his suggestions regarding the safety at Soper Creek
Park and informed that his suggestions are under consideration for partial implementation;
3. THAT funds for consulting fees be set aside in the Public Works 2000 Capital Budget for
the purpose of a park evaluation study of Soper Creek Park; and
4. THAT George Latter be advised of Council's decision.
REPORT
1.0 BACKGROUND
LIOn September 3, 1998, based on information provided by Public Works, Mayor Hamre
responded by letter to Mr. George Latter regarding his concerns regarding speed bumps and
pedestrian safety at Soper Creek Park.
1.2 At a Council meeting held on October 13, 1998, correspondence was received from George
Latter advising of his same concerns regarding safety problems at Soper Creek Park. The
correspondence was referred to the Public Works for a report to be submitted to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee.
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2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
1.3
At a Council meeting held on October 26, 1998, additional correspondence was received
from George Latter expressing concerns with the height of the fence at the baseball
diamond as it pertains to safety at Soper Creek Park. Council passed Resolution #C- 771-98
and' then Resolution #C-772-98 and, as a result, this second piece of correspondence was
referred to the Director of Public Works for a direct reply.
1.4
This report, Report WD-30-99, addresses Mr. Latter's initial concerns regarding speed
bumps and pedestrian safety at Soper Creek Park.
REVIEW AND COMMENT
Soper Creek Park
Soper Creek Park was designed in the early 1970's. Since 1970, Bowmanville has
increased in population from approximately 6,000 to 24,000 people.
A number of concerns have been raised regarding Soper Creek Park. Some time ago, a
series of speed bumps were constructed to slow down vehicle traffic. As a result, vehicles
would drive onto the grass to avoid the speed bumps, thereby increasing the risk of injury to
pedestrians. In the summer of 1998, all but two of the speed bumps were removed so as to
encourage drivers to stay on the paved roadway. If it became apparent that the removal of
the speed bumps was not effective, Public Works intended to consider placing posts and/or
plantings along the roadway. The number of remaining speed bumps has proven to be
acceptable.
Some additional questions that require answers are:
* Could this park be utilized bett~r?
* Is this park serving the needs and demands of the current population of
Bowmanville?
Should parking be relocated?
Do other areas of Soper Creek Park require updating?
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3.0 CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Public Works Department engage a consulting firm to prepare a
park evaluation study to determine whether the Soper Creek Park fulfils the current and
future needs of the users and residents ofBowmanville.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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