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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director's Report to Public Works Comnittee of September 2, 1980.
ITEM: WD-108-80
DATE: August 22, 1980.
SUBJECT: Summerfield Court, Bowmanville - Drainage.
BACKGROUND:
As ,a result of concerns expressed in regards to the drainage at
15 Stumierfield Court, Bowmanville, Staff have investigated same
and have determined the following:
Sumwrfield Court was constructed by way of a Development Agreement
in 1963, at which time a storm sewer was constructed partly on the
Public Walkway, where it outlets in a drainage ditch.
The drainage ditch is on the natural contour of land and is also
situated on private property. It has been found that no easement
exists for the portion of the storm sewer on this private property.
The drainage ditch across the rear of No. 15 Summerfi.eld Court has
during the past, gradually filled in with sediment, grass, weeds,
etc. , and has caused an impact in.that storm water cannot flow
efficiently.
Downstream property owners, over the years, have installed tiled,
and filled in the drainage ditch, thus improving their respective
properties.
REPORT:
In considering that the drainage ditch is a natural contour of lands;
through which storm water can flow, it is felt that the Town has no
obligations in this matter. An easement should have been acquired
in respect of the portion of storm sewer which crosses private
property and, at the time of construction, a headwall should have
been built at the point where the storm water enters the open ditch.
CONCLUSION
As- the property owner at 15 Surnierfield Court has requested assist-
ance in the matter of drainage at his property, perhaps the Public
Works Committee may wish to discuss same and make a recommendation
to Council.
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