HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-92-83PUBLIC 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 NOVEMBER 21 1983.
SUBJECT: ROADSIDE DITCHING ® WITZKE DRAINAGE PROBLEM
CONCESSION ROAD 4 (PEBBLESTONE ROAD).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That roadside ditching along the south side of
Concession Road 4, as requested by Mr. Witzke, not be
performed; and,
3. That by copy of this report, Mr. Witzke be so advised.
BACKGROUND
For several years, members of Council and Town staff have
received complaints of wet conditions on the Witzke
property, Lot 31, Concession 3, former Darlington Township.
The Witzke land is extremely flat with a slight downward
gradient to the south west. During the wet season water
accumulates along the south side of Pebblestone Road and on
the Witzke property causing aggravation to the property
owner.
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REPORT WD-92-83
The Town road adjacent to the Witzke property was
constructed at a higher elevation to accommodate the wet
ground and is in relatively good condition. Wet conditions
of the surrounding area have not caused any appreciable road
damage.
The topography of the lands, as shown on the attached
sketch, indicates that the Witzke property is a natural flat
land where water accumulates. Ditch elevations, obtained by
the Public Works Engineering staff, along Pebblestone Road,
indicates a normal roadside ditch westerly toward the creek,
as requested by Mr. Witzke, would not relieve the drainage
problem. A roadside ditch approximately three to four feet
in depth would have to be constructed to the west of the
property to provide a minimum drainage outlet. To properly
accommodate this depth of ditch, a road widening would be
required and all existing entrances would have to be
upgraded. The cost of this work would be in excess of
$3,000.00. A more viable solution would be the installation
of a private tile drainage system or storm sewer system.
Although staff were prepared to perform minor ditching in
accordance with the 1983 Ditching Budget, preparation of the
engineering plan and profile indicated that the proposed
work would not alleviate the Witzke drainage problem and
that such work would not enhance the road. Therefore, it is
recommended that the roadside ditching not be performed.
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