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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-98-80 �r TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Director's Report to Public Works Committee of September 2, 1980. ITEM: WD-98-80. DATE: August 18, 1980, SUBJECT: Reconstruction of Highway 2. IvUC. Project 110-72-01. Oshawa Townline to Regional Road 57. BACKGROUND: At the Meeting of June 26, 1980, the Public Works Committee passed Resolution # 14-168-80, as follows: " THAT the DikeetoA o A Pubt i.c Works Uais e with the M-inistAy o4 TAav,6poAtati.on and Communicationz ne. the extension and/oa o.theA sidewath utevant to this subject, and nepon.t back". REPORT: The attached correspondence indicates that, if the TowR wants pro- vision for sidewalks only, the Ministry will provide a 3.75 metre platform back of pavement, including property purchase, subject to hearings. The relevant areas are defined as those sections from Townline to. 460 metres east of Courtice Road, both sides, and from Solina Road to Maple Grove Road, north side only. The Ministry are now seeking information from the Town regarding the construction of sidewalks and, if they are to be under the Ministry Contract, they will be included at the Town's request and cost. The section of Highway 2 from Townline Road to Darlington Boulevard consists mostly of coimiercial development which, in my opinion, has pointed out the need for sidewalks. It is felt that this matter should be considered when financially possible. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT provisions for sidewalks only be provided by the Ministry, in accordance with their letter of August 11, 1980, 2. THAT sidewalks be considered in conjunction with future development, and when deemed to be financially feasible.