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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-38-82 55 z 4 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231 LOB 1J0 987-5039 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 17, 1982. REPORT NO. WD-38-82. SUBJECT: MR. AUSTIN WOOD. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS IN THE BASELINE ROAD/CEMETERY ROAD AREA OF BOWMANVILLE. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1 . That this report be received for information. BACKGROUND: As directed by Council , the matter of drainage across lands owned by Mr. Austin Wood, has been reviewed by the Public Works Depart- ment. The lands in question are located between Baseline Road and Highway 401 , east of Cemetery Road. The field conditions have been reviewed and discussed with Mr. Wood and it would appear that, prior to the construction of Baseline Road in this area, a watercourse did, in fact, cross the subject lands; however, with the original construction of Baseline Road, no culvert was installed at the location of the watercourse, which resulted in it's flow being directed along the north ditch of Baseline Road. This water eventually drained to the area around Cemetery Road, where it crossed through a culvert to the water- course on the south side. The flow of water across the subject lands was cut off. In later years, the amount of water flowing towards the Cemetery ��, WD-38-82 _ 2 Road/Baseline Road intersection became excessive and resulted in annual flodding problems in the area. In order to provide some relief, a culvert was installed on Baseline Road at the original crossing of the watercourse, and a barrier constructed in the north ditch to direct part of the flow to the south ditch of the road. With this work, ditches were deepened and berms were con- structed along the south side of Baseline Road to ensure that runoff did not cross the Wood property but would be directed to an outlet to the west. Since that time, the high volumes of water during spring runoff and wet seasons has penetrated the berm and is now crossing the Wood property. REPORT: Given the foregoing background, it would appear that, if a culvert had been installed at the water crossing during the initial con- struction of Baseline Road, there would be no obligation on the part of the Town to stop the flow of water in a natural water- course across the Wood property. However, at various points in time, actions were taken and construction implemented to prevent such flow. In short, committments were made to the property owner so that his land would be relatively dry at all times of the year. As a result of past actions, I believe the Town has some obligation to honour former committments and would therefore recommend that the Town undertake the following works: 1 . Remove a portion of the berm across the north ditch, so that part of the flow from the watercourse is directed along that ditch, and part along the south ditch. 2. Reinforce or reconstruct the berm along the south ditch so that flow is prevented from crossing the Wood property. 3. Consider enlarging the culvert openings on Baseline Road, at Cemetery Road, to facilitate the flow of water from the north ditch to the outlet on the south side. Respectfully submitted, R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. , Ma.y 11 , 1982. Director of Public Works.