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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263.2231
LOB 1J0 987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1985.
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REPORT NO. : WD-66-85
SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CANADIAN
TRANSPORT COMMISSION REQUESTING
TOWN CONCURRENCE IN THE PROPOSAL
TO CLOSE A PUBLIC CROSSING AT THE
CNR AND THE UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE
BETWEEN LOTS 26 & 27 IN CONCESSION 1
OF THE FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That the Canadian Transport Commission be advised that
the Town of Newcastle is in agreement with Closure of
the public crossing at the road allowance between Lots
26 & 27, in Concession 1, and CNR Kingston Subdivision
Mileage 285.66.
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REPORT NO. WD-66-85
REPORT:
The Canadian Transport Commission has been reviewing all of
the level crossings on the CNR Kingston subdivision rail
line towards either updating the crossings, or taking them
out of service. A meeting was held at the subject crossing
to ascertain its status. Planking and signs at the crossing
have been in place for some years, however, the approaches
in the form of a road on the original road allowance do not
exist. This road falls into the category of an unopened
road per Town policy, therefore, removal of the status of
its crossing of the CNR as "public" would be in order. The
crossing could still be utilized by area farmers as a
private crossing for access to lands to the north. There
are several other private crossings along the adjoining
sections of railway.
As the removal of the Public Crossing status will have no
implications on the Town and there is no need contemplated
for opening of a road on the road allowance, it is
recommended that the C.T.C. 's request be accommodated.
Respectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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October 1, 1985.
Canadian Transport Commission canadienne ,
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20 Toronto Street, 5th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario.
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The Corporation of the
Town of Newcastle,
G.B. Rickard, —
Head of Council,
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario.
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Dear Sirs/Madames :
RE: PROPOSED PUBLIC CROSSING CLOSURE OF TOWN
STREET BETWEEN LOTS 26-27 CONCESSION 1 IN
THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE AT MILEAGE 285 . 66
KINGSTON SUBDIVISION CNR. CTC FILE 26711. 2512
Reference is made to a joint site meeting held on May
23, 1985 between this office ' s Regional Engineer, Mr.
C. Stephens, the CNR representative, Mr. L. Bovay and
your municipal representative.
As discussed, the Town of Newcastle is requested to
advise whether they will consider closing the aforementioned
crossing.
In order to assist you in making the decision of whether
or not to close the crossing, the following information
is included.
1 . The road authority would revert the road to "an
unopened road allowance. "
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2 . If and when this road was needed the junior party,
in this case , the Town of Newcastle would be responsible
for all costs. These costs would include, the crossing
surface and any protection deemed necessary at the
time of installation.
3 . The cost of future maintenance would also be paid
solely by the junior party, the Town of Newcastle.
4. The procedure for the re-opening of said crossing
would be an application ( letter) and plan to the Railway
Transport Committee.
Yours trul ,
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M.D. Lacombe,
Regional Director, Ontario,
Railway Transport, Committee.
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cc: Mr. D. Grant,
Regional Manager - Operations,
Great Lakes Region,
Canadian National Railways,
Suite 805 ,
277 Front Street West,
TORONTO, Ontario.
M5C 2X7
Mr. S.A. Cantin,
General Solicitor,
Canadian National Railway,
935 de la Gauchetiere St. W,
11th Floor, Law Dept. ,
MONTREAL, Quebec.
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