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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263.2231
LOB 1JO 987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JANUARY 7 , 1985.
REPORT NO. : WD-2-85
SUBJECT: ONTARIO HYDRO
TRANSMISSION LINE EXPANSION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
That this report be received for information .
REPORT:
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In December, 1984, Public Works staff were advised by
Ontario Hydro Forestry personnel that they would be building
a second 500-kilowatt line from Darlington Generating
Station to Cherrywood Transfer Station, and that in order to
facilitate construction of the new tower line, some trees on
the Town of Newcastle's road allowances would have to be
removed. The new transmission line is to be built on the
existing acquired Right of Way, Lot 21 and Concession 7,
Darlington, to the east and north of the present
transmission line. The trees to be removed have been
reviewed and authorized by Public Works staff. All
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wood derived from the cut trees will be disposed of in
accordance with the Town 's policy for tree removal .
Ontario Hydro has agreed to contribute $5,335.00 to the
Town's roadside tree planting account as compensation for
the tree removal . This amount is based on approximately 100
roadside trees at $50.00 each, and an additional $335.00 for
the wood lot value of the unopened portion of the Fourth
Concession. The replacement trees will be planted in 1985
in accordance with the Town of Newcastle' s Quality Standard
for planting of trees along Town roads.
Repectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis , P. Eng. ,
Director of Public Works.
DTG:crm
December 27, 1984.
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