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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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REPORT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Report #:
WD-34-98
File#:
File #
Res. #G? A - '51?_Cj Y"
By-Law #
Date:
JUNE 22, 1998
Subject:
WATER SPRING, CONCESSION 8, LOT 5, DARLINGTON
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-34-98 be received;
2 THAT the Municipality apply to the Province of Ontario, Ontario Heritage Foundation,
under the "Local Marking Program" to assist in the wording and funding of a proper
historical plaque for the site ofthe previous water spring;
3 THAT Mr. Cameron be requested to contribute equally towards the purchase cost of the
historical plaque with the Municipality;
4 THAT the Municipality's portion of the funding be obtained from Account #7211-0411-
0169.
5 THAT conditional upon receipt of funding, the Municipality provide secure installation and
future maintenance ofthe plaque; and
6. THAT Mr. Cameron be provided with a copy of this report and advised of Council's
decision.
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No 1: KeyMap
No 2: Correspondence dated May 25, 1998 from Robert Cameron
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2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 At a meeting held on May 25,1998, the Council of the Municipality ofClarington passed
Resolution #GP A-300-98:
"THAT the delegation of Robert Cameron pertaining to the water spring on the 8th
Concession be received; and
That the Director of Public Works be requested to prepare a report for submission to
the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 8, 1998."
3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
3.1 The water spring has a long history, with its existence known since 1890. It was reported
that some people drove great distances to obtain this pure spring water. At one time the
spring was piped into a watering trough for passing travellers with horse drawn vehicles.
3.2 Spring Upgrading Repairs
During late 1992, the Municipality spent approximately $5,000.00 to have the existing well
removed and replaced with new tile and a pipe outlet. The intent was to improve the quality
of the water and make it useable to the general public. At that time, Mr. Cameron agreed
that he would provide the plaque.
3.3 Closure of Spring
The flow of water from the spring was made inaccessible to the public during 1993. This
closure was undertaken as a result of bacteriological tests by the Region of Durham Chief
Public Health Inspector, which confirmed the water was unsafe for human consumption.
3.4 Name of Spring
There has been controversy over the name of the spring, with many people referring to the
spring as "Tyrone Spring", "Longsault Spring" or "Watering-Trough Hill" as alternatives to
"Cameron Spring". A member of the Bowmanville Museum and long time resident of
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Tyrone felt "Watering-Trough Hill" was the most appropriate name. Mr. Cameron's
previous sign also stated it was once known as the Watering-Trough Hill.
3.5 Proper Plaque
The plaque posted by Mr. Cameron was a sign with letters applied to a flat metal blank.
The cost to replace the sign is approximately $60.00.
To replace the sign with a proper bronze historical plaque (18" x 24"), the estimated cost is
approximately $850.00; to install the plaque on a vandal resistant base, the total estimated
cost is $1,050.00.
3.6 Ontario Heritage Foundation
Mr. Paul Litt was contacted with regards to the placement of a provincially funded
historical plaque at this site. The Province will assist in research ofthe site under the "Local
Marking Program" and contribute 50% financially, up to $400, towards the purchase of the
plaque. They will also assist in the proper wording of the plaque. The proposed wording
suggested by staffto the Province could be as follows:
Watering-Trough Hill
Site of an artesian well which dates back to the
1800's when clear spring water fed a wooden trough
to accommodate those travelling with horse drawn
vehicles.
This plaque is provided by R.W. Cameron, the
Municipality of Clarington and the Ontario Heritage
Foundation.
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3.7 The contents of this report were discussed with Mr. Cameron on June 1, 1998 and he does
not feel that W atering- Trough Hill is the appropriate name. Mr. Cameron has resided near
the spring since 1955.
Although Mr. Cameron prefers to see the spring carry the name "Cameron Spring", Mr.
Cameron has been instrumental in having the spring recognized, improved and maintained
over recent years. For this reason, and regardless of the fact that research by the Ontario
Heritage Foundation may determine "Watering-Trough Hill" to be the appropriate name,
staff feel that Mr. Cameron may still wish to contribute to the cost of the permanent
historical plaque. In this manner, Mr. Cameron, the Municipality and the Ontario Heritage
Foundation are all recognized on the plaque.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 From the above, it is concluded that, after additional historical research, a properly worded
and designed plaque should be provided at the site.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by
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Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works
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W. H. Stockwell,
Chief Administrative Officer
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17/06/1998
Attachments (2)
Pc: Robert Cameron
2946 Concession Road 8
R.R. #5
Bowmanville, ON
LIC 3K6
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LOT 5
CON 8
PROPERTY / FENCE
CONCESSION
PROPERTY / FENCE
LOT 5
CON 7
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SPRING WELL
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WATER SPRIi~G ON THE 8TH. CON. & JUST EAST OF BR'l'HESDA RD.
Ilf.t.h COUNCILLORS l.1AY NOT BE FAMILIAR \iITH THIS PROJECT
WHICH Vv'AS COl@LETED IN 1992 I rAADE POSSIBLE WITH THE CO-
OPERATION OF LOCAL COUNCIL & THE DEPT. OF WORKS.
SHORTLY AFTER THE POSTING OF THE WATER SPRING PLAQUE
IT BECAMB A TARGE'l' FOR VANDALISM,TWO DIFFERENT TIrVlliS THE
PLAQUE WAS D.AtM1GE.D BEYOND REPAIR.
BECAUSE THE WATER SPRING IS LOCATED ON THE ROAD
ALLOWANCE, I WOULD SUGGEST THAT THE ~V1iTER RESOURCES DIVISION
OF THE HISTORIC SOCI~TY BE ASK TO ASSUtili THE COST OF
I.1AI~"'TAIKIl~G TilL PLAQUE.
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Al\OTIlliR SUGGESTION IS, WOULD COUNCIL ~IRECT THE \
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I Ar..'1 IELLING TO PAY FOR REPLACING THIS PLAQm....------.~
ONE MORE T IlI1E .
I TRUST THAT THIS PROPOSAL WILL RECEIVE YOUR KI~~
CONSIDER."1.TION.
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ROB~RT CiH.ffiRON
2946 CON. 8
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LIC 3K6
ONT.
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 2
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