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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-85-84PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAMPTON, ONTARIO LOB 1J0 • R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR TEL. (416) 263.2231 987 -5039 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1984. REPORT NO.: WD -85 -84 SUBJECT: TREE PLANTING TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PROPERTIES RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: That this report be received for information. REPORT: In February, 1984, Council approved a Tree Planting Policy and Quality Standard for Town of Newcastle roadways. The tree planting program was initiated this fall with trees being planted in accordance with the attached list. A total of sixty -eight trees have been planted to -date with funds from the Public Works Roadside Maintenance Account for Brushing and Tree Removal. ...2 Page 2 REPORT NO. WD -85 -84 Public Works staff have been in discussion with Ontario Hydro Line Distribution and Forestry Personnel and they have agreed to assist the Town in its Tree Planting Program when trees must be trimmed or removed to facilitate line maintenance. For example, the crimson maple planted at the Newcastle Village O.P.P. Station was sponsored by Ontario Hydro as a replacement tree. Town expenditures for tree planting will amount to approximately $2,200., fifty percent of which is eligible for subsidy. Funds will be included in the 1985 budget discussions to continue with the program. Respectfully submitted, T V R.G. Dupuis, . Eng., Director of Public Works. DTG : j co November 26, 1984. Attachment Station TOTAL 68 1984 TREE PLANTING LIST No. of Location Trees 1. Golf Course Road - West side from Hwy. 2, 21 northerly to Newcastle Golf Course 2. Morgans Road - East side, adjacent to 18 Town -owned gravel pit 3. Orono Works Yard - East side 12 4. Perry St. Hampton- West side, north of 3 Elgin Street 5. 6th Concession North & south side, east 6 Solina of Solina Road at Creek 6. Preston Road - West side between Nash 5 Road and Hwy. 2 7. Silver Street - Museum Board 2 8. Toronto Street - North side at O.P.P. 1 Station TOTAL 68