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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-19-83 4 CORPORATION F THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE 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 MARCH 7 , 1983. REPORT NO. : WD-19-83 SUBJECT: MEETING WITH MR. J . DREW, COUNCILLOR HOBBS AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DISCUSS ROAD CONDITIONS IN THE VICINITY OF MR. DREW'S FARMS. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That this report be received for information; and, 2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. J . Drew. REPORT: Council directed that a meeting be held with Mr. J . Drew, Councillor Hobbs and the Director of Public Works in attendance. At the meeting held on February 16th, three areas of interest to Mr. Drew were discussed, namely: 1 . The status of Robinson/Drew Road being the road between Lots 20 and 21 in the 6th Concession of the former Township of Darlington; rj - 2 - 2. The standard and frequency of maintenance being provided on William's Mill Road being a forced road in Lots 19 and 20 of Concession 6 in the former Township of Darlington; 3. The standard of maintenance being provided on the southerly projection of Union School Road being the unmaintained road between Lots 24 and 25 in Concession 9 of the former Township of Darlington. The status of Robinson/Drew Road raised some discussion of the rationale for the project which related to the bridge on William's Mill Road over Bowmanville Creek. Basically, it was explained that the ongoing construction of Robinson/Drew Road had been undertaken as an alternative to reconstructing the bridge on William's Mill Road due to the fact that M.T.C. was not willing to subsidize the reconstruction of the bridge. It was further explained that the Town's intention is to completely open Robinson/Drew Road to provide a connection through the 6th Concession. The Town will continue work on this proposal over the next few years. i Mr. Drew indicated that a higher standard of maintenance should be provided on William's Mill Road and suggested that the road was not patrolled regularly, nor was it properly graded, ditched, gravelled or brushed. William's Mill Road is a forced road on a right-of-way which is only thirty-three (33) feet at the widest point and less in some areas. The road serves only the Drew farm and one slightly to the east. The standard of maintenance being provided is consistent with other roads of a similar category and traffic volume in the Town's road system. The Town has an extensive road system, a fact which dictates that the major roads receive a higher standard of maintenance, while minor roads such as William's Mill Road receive less frequent maintenance. The road in question is maintained such that it remains open all year and particular problems are rectified as soon as practically possible. - 3 The standard of maintenance on the southerly extension of Union School Road, which is an unmaintained road, was also discussed. Again, Mr. Drew felt that more frequent maintenance of a higher standard should be provided. This is an unmaintained road receiving only minor grading during the summer. The guidelines under which the Town operates with respect to subsidy by M.T.C. does not allow a more comprehensive maintenance program. Accordingly, the standard of maintenance is not likely to be upgraded. Further to the above three main areas of concern, there was discussion of the ownership of the forced road allowance (the westerly projection of William's Mill Road) west of the Drew farmhouse. Mr. Drew contends that it is owned by the Town, but, indicated that he had previously been advised that he had ownership. Since this matter has some bearing on the potential for access from the Drew farm to Robinson/Drew Road, it will be further investigated before any matters related to accessing the Drew farm are addressed. The above summarizes the meeting with Mr. Drew, who should be provided with a copy for his reference. Respectfully submitted, R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. , Director of Public Works. e :jco February 28, 1983.