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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-195-79 No. 195. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Director's Report to Public Works Committee. Item: Resolution # W-118-79. Resolution # W-131-79. Resolution # W-153-79. Date: July 30, 1979. Subject: Access to Orono Arena. Background: s a result of concerns expressed bj residents of Princess Street, the subject matter has been under investigation. Report: Various alternatives for the improvement of access into Orono Arena have been considered. Report No. 150 makes reference to the fact that Princess and/or Rowe Streets are approximately only 14 ft. in width, which causes problems insofar as possible access to the Arena parking area is concerned. In 1977 it was found that the former Township of Clarke had, by By- Law No. 1748, closed and agreed to convey Part 5 of Plan 1OR-280 to the abutting owners; the closure was effected but the conveyance was not carried out prior to 1974 and subsequently, due to the prior committment, this was finalised in 1977. Had Part 5 not been closed and conveyed it may have provided an alternative in obtaining access into the Arena. Conclusion: It appears that all possible avenues for the improvement of access into Orono Arena have been explored and, therefore, until such time as Princes's and/or Rowe Streets are considered for improvements (for example, possible widening which would be difficult) I would recommend that this matter be tabled. i, r JD:vh ��4� ACCESS TO ORONO ARENA: Resolution # W-118-79 . May 1 , 1979 . THAT the recommendation in Report 150 be endorsed and the matter of access to Orono Arena be investigated and comments be invited from the Orono Fair Board and the Arena Committee. Resolution # W-131-79 . June 7 , 1979 . THAT Report 163 be endorsed and relative to access to Orono Arena Notices be placed in the local newspaper to the effect that consideration will be given to pro- viding for One-Way Traffic on Princess Street , east of Station Street , and on Rowe Street , north of Station Street . Resolution # W-153-79 July 10, 1979 . THAT Report 176 be endorsed and the matter of access to Orono Arena be referred to Staff for the consider- ation of other alternatives . ** ** Petition attached to Report .