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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-24-83 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 MARCH 21 , 1983. REPORT NO. : WD-24-83 SUBJECT: �RE-QUEST-'FROM"MR. A MRS' D. WALTON''FOR PLACEMENT OF A STREET LIGHT ON MILL STREET AT GRAHAM CREEK IN THE VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That a street light not be installed on Mill Street at the Graham Creek Bridge in the former Village of Newcastle; and, 2. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. & Mrs. D. Walton as the Town's position with respect to the placement of a street light on Mill Street at Graham Creek in the Village of Newcastle. BACKGROUND: The Waltons have requested placement of a street light at the Mill Street/Graham Creek Bridge claiming that due to the narrow width of the road and lack of a sidewalk an unsafe condition exists. They are suggesting that a light be installed on a pole located at the bridge. o r ? E U L. v L u 3 '983 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE s , OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK s�l� 1,31 40 TEMPERANCE STREET TELEPHONE 623.3379 r BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 March 2nd, 1983 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Walton R.R. #3 Newcastle, Ontario LOA 1 HO Dear Mr. & Mrs. Walton: RE: Streetlight - Mill Street, Village of Newcastle Our File 77.2.4 i At the meeting held on February 28th, 1983 Council considered your correspondence relative to a street light, Mill Street, Newcastle, south of the C.N.R. overpass and referred it to staff for a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. You will be advised of further action on this matter. Yours truly, _.. Gertrude E. Gray, A.M.C.T. Deputy Clerk GEG/jp cc: Public Works/ i 2 _ REPORT The Mill Street Bridge is rather narrow and on somewhat of a curve which presents a less than ideal situation from a safety point of view. Recognizing this fact, the Town has installed light reflecting delineators at all approaches to the bridge. In addition, there is a street light within one hundred feet of the southeast corner of the bridge which should provide users of Mill Street with sufficient illumination and an adequate view of the area during darkness. It has been suggested that a pole immediately adjacent to the bridge could be used for installation of a light. The pole in question is a Bell Telephone pole which is not of a size or height for installation of a luminaire. The closest pole where a light could be installed is about one hundred feet from the northeast corner of the bridge. It is questionable whether the added illumination provided by a light at that location would be of much benefit. The Town has taken steps to reduce the safety problems at the Mill Street/Graham Creek Bridge; however, if drivers do not drive with care, accidents will happen. It is again questionable whether additional illumination of the area would improve the situation since accidents have also occured during daylight hours. Bearing this in mind, and the fact that there are not high warrants for illumination in the area, as well as the high cost of providing street lights, it is not recommended that the requested light be installed. Respecfully submitted, I R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. , Director of Public Works. RGD:jco March 15. 1983. Communications Direction -7 7. ;2 ' D - 7 Newcastle, Ont. February 22/83 Mayor G. Rickard & Council Town of Newcastle. Dear Sirs: Re: Street Light Village of Newcastle, Mill St. , South, south of C.N.R. overpass, west side of bridge over Graham Creek. There have been four (4) accidents and many more near accidents at this bridge, since we have lived here. The bridge is too narrow for two cars to pass on it. There are no sidewalks. It is a very dark and dangerous spot for both walking and driving. There is a hydro pole there, so a street light and the hook-up is all that is needed. We hope you will look into this matter for the safety of the people using this road. Yours truly, Douglas G. Walton Marilyn A. Walton R.R. 0, Newcastle, Ont. LOA 1HO. Typed as written.