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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HAMPTON, ONTARIO
LOB 1JO
R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
TEL. (416) 263 -2231
987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1984.
SUBJECT: REMOVAL OF THE C.P. RAIL SPUR
SERVING THE BOWMANVILLE FOUNDRY AREA,
AND CROSSING SCUGOG STREET.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That three certified copies of the following
resolution be forwarded to C.P. Rail:
"THAT the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
does not object to C.P. Rail abandoning and
removing -the industrial spur crossing Scugog
Street, at grade, subject to C.P. Rail securing
approval from all involved agencies, especially
the industries being served by said crossing."
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REPORT NO.: WD -40 -84
Report WD- 38 -84, attached hereto, provides background to
this matter. However, in considering the report Members of
Council expressed concern that industries served by the
crossing would be overlooked. Consequently, it was directed
that staff verify with these industries that the spur is not
required.
Bowma.nville Foundry and persons involved with the former
Hollingshead property were contacted aryl indicated no
interest in the spur. As the railway charges a monthly
rental fee, use of the spur is often not economical.
Contact was also made with C.P. Rail who advised that the
spur users were contacted aryl did not indicate a desire for
its continued use.
It should also be pointed out that matters such as
retirement of rail spurs must be approved by the Canadian
Transport Commission who require agreement by all that the
proposal is satisfactory. It is, therefore, recommended
that the Town concur with the rail spur removal.
Respectfully submitted,
10�
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
RGD:jco
April 4, 1984.
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