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Director's Report to Public Works Committee.
ITEM: WD-85-80.
DATE: June 17, 1980.
SUBJECT: Road Closure - Ganaraska Forest.
BACKGROUND:
Attached is correspondence received from the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority in which they detail various problems
connected with the forest service road, and request comments
on their proposal to close the road.
REPORT:
The road allowance in question is geographically located in
Lot 9, Concession 8, former Township of Clarke; it is neither
a municipal road allowance Dior a Forced Road under the
jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle and, therefore, this
municipality would have no concerns if the subject closure
was effected.
RECOMMENDATION:
W1HEREAS the forest road in Lot 9, Concession 8, former
Township of Clarke is not under the jurisdiction of the
Town of Newcastle, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority be notified that this Municipality has no
concerns or comments relative to the closure of same.
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Mr. J. Dunham, Director
Department of Public Works
Town of Newcastle
Municipal Offices
Hampton, Ontario
Dear Sir:
Re: Closure of Forest Road, Ganaraska Forest
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has been faced with numerous
problems related to the Dell picnic area in the Ganaraska Forest. The
problems are briefly described as follows:
(1 ) excessive use of the area by motorized trail bikes resulting in degrada-
tion of the natural environment , daDger to persons using the DoK picnic
area, and complaints by local residents
(2) late night and rowdy parties . in the Dell picnic area resulting in ._nda-
lism to the Authority property and to adjacent private. property. Ps have
also had complaints of late night rowdyism and noise.
The Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources have Fev coned
this matter and discussed solutions to the problem with a local residanc .
In an attempt to mitigate the problem, we are proposing to close the FoFos_
service road with a gate and lock at the point were it intercepts the
municipal side road. We are also proposing to gate and lock the forest
service road to the north of the Dell and provide picnic parking at this
point. Ministry and Authority personnel will have keys to the locked gates
for access or in the event of fire.
I discussed this matter with you briefly some time ago. it is our unders':anding
that the portion of the road to be closed is neither a municipal road all3wance
or forced road. The Conservation Authority owns the parcel of lard through
which the road passes and owns all of the property to the north. The Ministry
of natural Resources manages the Ganaraska Forest and maintains this portion
of the road under agreement with the Conservation Authority.
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We would appreciate knowing if you have any concerns with respect to the
above proposed action.
Yours truly,
.lames A. Rowat
Resources Manager
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