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Flood Control & Water Conservation Adv.Bd. Thurs- April -1 -1971 #1/71
The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the
Authority Offices, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday,
April 1, 1971, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
ABSENT
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Conservation
Authorities Branch
Ontario Water
Resources Commission
Adm. - FC &WC Division
Member
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #2/70 were
Res. #1 Moved by:
Seconded by:
RESOLVED
adopted.
THAT: The Minutes of
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Sutter presented the Staff
January 1 to March 31, 1971.
Res. #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
K.G. Waters
J.G. Mottershead
D. Angus
R. Cunningham
P.V. Godfrey
R.G. Henderson
Mrs. N. Horwood
C.F. Kline
H.C. Lawrie
F.J. McKechnie
D. Walden
V. Yerex
J.W. Murray
M.G. Lewis
G.A. Missingham
E.F. Sutter
C.A. Balsdon
presented.
J.G. Mott ershead
P.V. Godfrey
Meeting #2/70, as presented,
be
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Progress Report for the period
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress
to March 31, 1971, be received and
PROJECT W.C. 63 - "EXTENSION TO
THE PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER CONSERVATION"
J.G. Mottershead
P.V. Godfrey
Report for the period January 1
filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A Staff communication was presented regarding the Extension to
the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation, and this
presentation was discussed in considerable detail.
Res. #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
C.F. Kline
H.C. Lawrie
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RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication pertaining to Project
W.C. 63 - "Extension to the Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation" be received and appended as Schedule "A" of
these Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Project W.C. 63 - "A Project for
the Extension of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conser-
vation" be amended; and further in this connection
THAT the following action be taken:
(i)
All municipalities be designated as benefiting on
the basis as set forth in the Project;
(ii) The Project be submitted to the Minister of Energy
& Resources Management for his approval and for
grants on the basis as set forth in the Project;
(iii) The Project be submitted to the Ontario Municipal
Board for approval and necessary action;
When the necessary approvals have been obtained,
the appropriate Authority officials be authorized
to take whatever action is required in connection
with the Project, including the execution of any
necessary documents.
(iv)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROCESSING OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION,
OFFICIAL PLANS, ZONING BY -LAWS, ETC.
A Staff communication was presented outlining the procedures
followed within the Authority in connection with the processing
of various planning matters. This Staff Report was considered
in considerable detail.
Res. #4 Moved by:
Seconded by: V. Yerex
P.V. Godfrey
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication re processing of appli-
cations for subdivision plans, zoning amendments, official plan
amendments, etc. be received and appended as Schedule "B" of
these Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken with
regard to the processing of applications for subdivision plans,
zoning amendments, official plan amendments, etc.:
(i)
The Staff continue to increase its efforts in the
matter of co- operation and co- ordination with
municipalities and other government agencies,
and that to achieve this end, the Staff be
authorized to fill the vacant position "Planning
Technician" at the earliest possible date;
(ii) The Authority continue its present efforts to co-
operate with the municipalities in the acquisition
of lands necessary to achieving its programmes and
objectives;
(iii) Every effort be made to obtain additional funds
from senior levels of government to enable this
Authority to more actively pursue its programme
of Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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1972 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
The Board had for review certain items submitted by the Staff
for consideration in the 1972 Budget Estimates of the Authority.
Res. #5 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: J.G. Mottershead
RESOLVED THAT: The items submitted by the Staff for consideration
in the 1972 Budget Estimates of the Authority be received: and
further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following items be included in
the 1972 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority:
SECTION 10
WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES - OPERATIONS
R E V E N U E
Municipal Levy $25,000.
Provincial Grant 75,000.
$100,000.
E X P E N D I T U R E S
1972 1971
Account Item Estimate • Estimate
D1 Operation of Flood
Warning System $ 7,000. $ 7,000. $ 5,000.
D2 Claireville Dam
Labour 11,000.
Utilities 500.
Ordinary Maintenance 2,500.
Major Maintenance 4,200. 18,200. 17,000.
D3 Albion Hills Dam
Labour 400.
Ordinary Maintenance 600.
Major Maintenance 2,500. 3,500. 2,500.
D4 Bruce's Mill Dam
Labour 150.
Ordinary Maintenance 150.
Major Maintenance 1,500. 1,800. 200.
D5 Woodbridge Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
1,000.
10,000. 11,000. 10,000.
D6 Milne Dam
Labour 600.
Ordinary Maintenance 900.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 2,500. 3,000.
D7 Stouffville Dam
Labour 300.
Ordinary Maintenance 400.
Major Maintenance 800. 1;500. 500.
D8 Brampton Diversion Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 500.
Major Maintenance 3,000. 3,500. 3,500.
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Account
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1972 1971
Item Estimate Estimate
D9 Lower Humber Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
D10 Massey Creek Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
Dll Black Creek Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
$ 1,000.
4,000. 5,000. 7,000.
1,000.
3,000.
4,000. 5,000.
4,000.
12,000. 16,000. 7,000.
D12 Highland Creek -
Col. Danforth Area
Ordinary Maintenance 500.
Major Maintenance 3,000. 3,500. 3,200.
D13 Highland Creek -
Morningside Drive
Ordinary Maintenance 500.
Major Maintenance 3,000. 3,500. 1,200.
D14 Highland Creek -
Above Lawrence Avenue
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
D15 York Mills Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
D16 Goodwood Pumping Station
Ordinary Maintenance
D17 West Don Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
D1$ Long Branch
Ordinary Maintenance
500.
4,000.
4,500. 1,200.
1,500.
2,000. 3,500. 5,000.
1,500. 1,500. 1,000.
100. 100. 1,200.
100. 100. 300.
D19 Mimico Creek Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 300.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 1,300. 200.
D20 Black Creek Retardation Dam
Ordinary Maintenance
Major Maintenance
D23 Scarlett Road Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
1,500.
4,000. 5,500.
500. 500.
D24 Etobicoke Levee and Drain
Brampton n
Ordinary Maintenance 500. 500.
D25 St. Lucie Drive Erosion
Control Works
Ordinary Maintenance 100. 100.
D26 Markham - Rouge Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 200.
Account
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Item
D27 West Don at Wickstead Ave.
Ordinary Maintenance 100.
D28 Markham School Channel
Ordinary Maintenance
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1972 1971
Estimate Estimate
100.
100. 100.
General Maintenance 1,000.
1,000. 1,000.
$100, 000.
SECTION 16
GENERAL WATER CONTROL PROJECTS
Flood Line Mapping $25,000. $25,000. $50,000.
$25,000.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROJECT W.C. 59 - "EROSION CONTROL
AND CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
HIGHLAND CREEK FROM HIGHWAY #401
TO SHEPPARD AVENUE"
Project W.C.59 - "A Project for Erosion Control and Channel
Improvements on the Highland Creek from Highway #401 to Sheppard
Avenue" was presented and considered in detail.
Res. #6
Moved by: Mrs. N. Horwood
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: The Brief of Project W.C. 59 - "A Project for
Erosion Control and Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek
from Highway #401 to Sheppard Avenue" be received and appended
as Schedule "C" of these Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Project W.C. 59 - "A Project for
Erosion Control and Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek
from Highway #401 to Sheppard Avenue" be adopted; and further
in this connection
THAT the following action be taken:
(i) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated
as benefiting municipality;
(ii) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be
requested to approve of the Project and of a grant
of 50% of the cost thereof;
(iii) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Project, including the execution
of any necessary documents.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS - EMERY
CREEK, BOROUGH OF NORTH YORK
The Staff presented a verbal report concerning a request of The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto that the Authority adopt a
Project for the undertaking of certain erosion control and channel
improvement measures on the Emery Creek from Lanyard Road to the
Humber River, at a total estimated cost of $600,000.00.
Res. #7
Moved by: J.G. Mottershead
Seconded by: D. Walden
RESOLVED THAT: The verbal report concerning a request of The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto that the Authority adopt a
Project for the undertaking of certain erosion control and
channel improvement measures on the Emery Creek from Lanyard
Road to the Humber River, be received! and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Project W.C. 6$ - "A Project for
Erosion Control and Channel Improvements on the Emery Creek
from Lanyard Road to the Humber River" at an estimated cost
of $600,000.00, be adopted; and further in this connection
THAT the following action be taken:
(i)
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated
as benefiting municipality, as agreed by the said
municipality;
(ii) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be
requested to approve of this Project and of a grant
of 50% of the cost thereof;
(iii) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials
be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Project, including the execution
of any necessary documents;
and further
THAT the Staff be authorized to obtain a proposal for the provision
of necessary engineering services in connection with this Project
from the firm of Totten, Sims, Hubicki (Canada) Limited,Consulting
Engineers.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REHABILITATION OF MILL POND,
RICHMOND HILL
The Staff presented a verbal report concerning a request by the
Town of Richmond Hill that the Authority undertake the rehabil-
itation of the Mill Pond. The Staff further reported that this
matter has been discussed with officials of the Conservation
Authorities Branch on a preliminary basis and were advised that
this Project would not appear to qualify for 75% grants under the
Assistance - Small Dams programme; however, there was some
possibility of obtaining a 50% grant, subject to certain provisos
and conditions.
Res. #8
Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: V. Yerex
RESOLVED THAT: The verbal report concerning a request by the
Town of Richmond Hill that the Authority undertake the rehab-
ilitation of the Mill Pond, be received; and further
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be directed to negotiate
further with officials of the Conservation Authorities Branch,
Ontario Department of Energy & Resources Management, concerning
the request for assistance with the rehabilitation of the Mill
Pond in Richmond Hill, and further
THAT the Staff report directly to the Executive Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROJECT W.C. 61 - "CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
ON THE DUFFIN CREEK IN THE VILLAGE OF
STOUFFVILLE"
A Staff communication was presented concerning proposed channel
improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Village of Stouffville.
This communication was discussed in some detail.
Res. #9
Moved by: F.J. McKechnie
Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication in connection with Project
W.C. 61 - "A Project for Channel Improvement on the Duffin Creek
in the Village of Stouffville" be received; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Project W.C. 61 - "A Project for
Channel Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Village of
Stouffville" at an estimated cost of $600,000.00, be adopted;
and further in this connection
THAT the following action be taken:
(i) The Regional Municipality of York be designated as
benefiting municipality;
(ii) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be
requested to approve of this Project and of a
grant of 50% of the cost thereof;
(iii) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials
be authorized to take whatever action is required
in connection with the Project, including the
execution of any necessary documents:
(iv) The approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be
requested for the financing of this Project, if
required.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
FLOOD CONTROL MEASURES -
VILLAGE OF CALEDON EAST
Discussion took place concerning the report prepared some time ago
for the Village of Caledon East recommending certain remedial
measures for flood control purposes on the Centreville Creek - a
major tributary of the Humber River.
Res. 40 Moved by:
Seconded by:
D. Walden
C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff, in consultation with appropriate officials
of the Village of G'Aledon East, make a review of flood control
measures necessary for the Village, with a view to providing some
interim relief to the local flooding problem; and further
THAT the Staff report directly to the Executive Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
OTHER BUSINESS
A number of items of general interest to the Board were discussed
under the heading "Other Business ". Arising from this discussion,
the following specific recommendations were noted for future
consideration:
(a) THAT a slide presentation similar to that accompanying
the presentation of Project WC 63 to the various
municipalities be made for the information and assist-
ance of the Board at one of its future meetings;
(b) THAT one of the future meetings of the Board at an
early date take the form of a tour of various Flood
Control and Water Conservation Projects of the
Authority.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., April 1.
K.G. Waters E.F. Sutter, Adm. - FC&WC Division
Chairman Acting Secretary
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PROJECT W.C. -63
"A PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE PLAN FOR
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION"
Submitted for Approval
to The Honourable Minister
of Energy & Resources Management
April, 1971
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CONTENTS OF BRIEF
INTRODUCTION
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I. DETAILS OF PROJECT
(a) Location and description (including maps and pictures)
(b) Purpose of Project
(c) Costs
(d) Financing
II. AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS
(a) Motions
(b) Letter of request to Minister (and Ontario Municipal
Board, if required)
(c) Date of approval by Minister
(d) Date of approval by Ontario Municipal Board
III„ DISPOSITION BY ONTARIO PARKS INTEGRATION BOARD
IV. LAND VALUES
(a) Ownership and cost to vendor
(b) Authority appraisal
V. AGREEMENTS - MANAGEMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENTS
VI. MINISTER'S APPROVAL RE GRUNT
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
ADOPTION OF THE PLAN:
On September 2, 1959, the Authority adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority authorized the preparation of a Brief on Flood
Control and Water Conservation and a committee consisting
of Dr. G. Ross Lord, Mr. Frederick G. Gardiner, Mr.. A.H.
Richardson and Mr. R.G. Henderson was duly appointed;
AND WHEREAS the said committee presented a Brief on Flood
Control and Water Conservation to a joint meeting of the
Flood and Pollution Control Advisory Board and the
Executive Committee on December 10, 1958, and the
recommendations of the Flood and Pollution Control Advisory
Board as set forth herewith were adopted by the Executive
Committee at this meeting:
1. that the Brief on Flood Control and Water Conservation,
1958, as prepared under the direction of the Brief Sub-
committee, be adopted by the Authority;
2. that when the said Brief is adopted by the Authority,
it be submitted as expedient to the Council of Metro-
politan Toronto, the Councils of all other benefiting
municipalities, the Government of the Province of
Ontario and the Government of Canada, requesting their
approval and financial support on the basis outlined
in the said Brief;
AND WHEREAS the recommendations of the Flood and Pollution
Control Advisory Board and the Executive Committee were
presented to a full meeting of the Authority held on
December 12, 1958, and the following resolution was passed:
"That the Brief on Flood Control and Water Conservation,
1958, be adopted in principle by the Authority, as
recommended by the Flood and Pollution Control Advisory
Board and the Executive Committee;
and further that the said Brief be submitted as expedient
to the Council of Metropolitan Toronto, the Councils of
all other benefiting municipalities, the Government of
the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada,
requesting their approval and financial assistance on the
basis outlined in the "Brief ",
AND WHEREAS the Executive Committee appointed a committee
consisting of Dr. G. Ross Lord, R.G. Henderson and K.G. Higgs
for the purpose of presenting the Brief on Flood Control and
Water Conservation to all member municipalities of the
Authority;
AND WHEREAS the said committee appeared before the Councils of
twenty-three member municipalities of the Authority and
presented a detailed outline of the Brief on Flood Control and
Water Conservation, together with a summary of the effects of
the works proposed in the Brief on that particular municipality
and the cost to the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Authority has received copies of resolutions
from the Councils of the following municipalities endorsing the
Authority's Brief on Flood Control and Water Conservation:
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1. Stouffville Village
2. Woodbridge Village
3. Bolton Village
4. Vaughan Township
5. Albion Township
6. Uxbridge Township
7. Toronto Gore Township
8. Brampton Toun
9. Ajax Town
10. Pickering Village
11. Whitchurch Township
12. King Township
13. Caledon East Village
14. Markham Village
15. Richmond Hill Town
16. Toronto Township
17. Metropolitan Toronto
18. Chinguacousy Township
19. Markham Township
20. Pickering Township
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority adopt the Brief on Flood
Control and Water Conservation; a proof copy of which is
attached to this resolution; and further that the said
Brief be submitted to the Government of Canada and the
Province of Ontario, requesting their approval and financial
assistance on the basis outlined in the Brief;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee be
authorized to appoint a committee for the presentation of
the Brief on Flood Control and Water Conservation to the
respective Governments.
At Authority Meeting "4 held June
resolutions were adopted:
ADOPTION OF FLOOD CONTROL & WATER
SCHEME OF THE ',UTHORITY:
14, 1961, the following
CONSERVATION PLAN AS :.
Resolved that: Whereas the Agreement between the
Government of the Province of Ontario and the Metro-
politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has
been received;
Therefore, Be It Resolved That: The Plan for Flood
Control and Water Conservation as submitted to the
Member Municipalities, the Government of the Province
of Ontario, and the Government of Canada, be adopted
as a Scheme of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority and carried out as provided in
the .'agreement appended as Schedule "A" of the Authority
Minutes.
UTHORIZATION OF THE SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT:
Resolved That: Whereas the Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation has this day been adopted as a Scheme
of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, and the Agreement between the Government of
the Province of Ontario and the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority has been received;
Therefore, Be It Resolved That: the Chairman and the
Secretary -Treasurer be, and hereby are, :authorized and
directed on behalf of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority to execute the said
Agreement with the Government of the Province of Ontario
providing for carrying out of the Plan for Flood Control
and Water Conservation of the Authority on the basis
outlined therein.
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Policy with respect to Flood Control Measures:
The policy of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority with respect to flood control measures is based on the
following premises:
(1) While a complete programme of protective works based on full
development of potential reservoir sites would be desirable, it is
not economically feasible to protect every vulnerable area in such a
manner.
(2) A programme of protective works without a companion programme of
flood land acquisition is undesirable because it could not afford the
necessary protection to all areas; and because a disproportionately
large share of benefits would accrue not to the public but to a small
number of private owners.
(3) A programme of flood plain acquisition without a companion
programme of protective works is undesirable because it is not
feasible to condemn certain public properties and certain densely
developed vulnerable areas. Also, protective works are necessary to
permit the full development of any acquired lands as conservation
areas and parks.
(4) Although it is an effective measure, municipal action involving
zoning and land use restriction is limited in its scope of
application because (a) it cannot be readily applied to all existing
developments, and (b) it would be inequitable to apply it without
compensation in those cases where both long -term and speculative
short -term investments have been made in good faith by land
developers. Where land is currently being used for purposes other
than commercial and housing development, and where the land is
eminently suitable for those purposes (e.g. farming), zoning and
land use restrictions are reasonable measures.
(5) Social and economic considerations demand that any reservoir
developments should serve multiple purposes with recreation and
summer flow regulation second only to flood control as deciding
factors.
(6) Since the streams are vital to the health and social welfare of
the people, and since they constitute one of the few remaining
potential conservation areas in :s growing urban centre, they should
be utilized to provide the maximum benefit for the maximum number of
people.
Based on the foregoing premises, it is the flood control policy
of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to
pursue a comprehensive programme of flood control measures consisting
of a combination of (1) the construction of protective multi -purpose
dams and reservoirs and protective channel improvements; and (2) the
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acquisition of flood plain land at equitable prices wherever feasible,
and the zoning and regulation of flood pl nin lands where acquisition
is not feasible or desirable. Further, it is the policy of the
Authority to pursue n comprehensive programme of ancillary
conservation measures rnd , programme of development of recreation
and park lands in such a way as to maximize and perpetuate the
benefits bestowed by nature.
With respect to the design of d-'.m spillways, the Authority's
policy is as follows:
(1) To safeguard downstream communicities and human life, all dam
spillways must be designed to prevent over-topping and destruction
of the dams. All spillways will be designed to carry the maximum
possible flow produced by the maximum possible rainfall.
(2) By the same token, all downstream spillways will be designed to
carry the maximum possible flow that could result if upstream dams
were rendered inoperative by virtue of overfull reservoirs or
structural failure, thus making c'ch dam independent of others for
safety.
The above policy, which was adopted in 1959, has guided the
:authority in its programme for the past 11 years, and is deemed to
be as valid today as it was at the time of its adoption.
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Ancillary Measures Programme:
In compliance with the conditions of the .Agreement between the
Authority and the Province of Ontario, and to enable the Authority
to realize the optimum benefit from the potential of the Plan for
Flood Control, a Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures was
adopted. The Plan, covering the period 1962 - 1978, envisaged a
programme of resource management upstream of proposed reservoirs and
in headwater areas involving reforestation, fish and wildlife
management, streambank erosion control and the provision of outdoor
recreation opportunities. In progressing with the programme, the
.'Authority has completed the following work:
REFORESTATION 1962 - 1970 TREES PLANTED
Authority Land 1,684,309 (approx. 1,600 acres)
Private Land 2,228,817 (approx. 2,200 acres)
WILDLIFE SHRUB PLANTING 1962 - 1970
Authority Land 171,730
Private Land 17,365
STRE",MB:NK EROSION CONTROL 1964 - 1970 FEET REPAIRED
Authority Land 2,500'
Private Land 14,950'
DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL LANDS 1962 - 1970
In addition to the progressive development of Conservation
Areas during the period of the Plan, the following lands, .Acquired
as a part of the Flood Control Plan, have been developed for
recreation purposes:
Lower Rouge River Flood Plain
Clnireville Reservoir (Humber)
Master plans of development have been prepared for:
Clairevillc Reservoir (Humber)
Milne Reservoir (Rouge)
Boyd Reservoir (Humber)
Flood Plain and Conservation Lands acquired under the Plan
within Metropolitan Toronto have been placed under a development
and management agreement with the Municipality. Recreation
facilities have been developed at the following locations:
Humber
Rowntree Mills Park
Scarlett Mills Park
Etienne Brule Park
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Black Creek
Downsview Dells
Don
Central Don Pnrk ('Wilket Creek)
(Ernest Thompson Seton)
(Taylor Creek)
Ontario Science Centre (agreement with Province)
Highland Creek
Highland Creek Park
Rouge
Metropolitan Zoo (Master Development Plan)
The :authority proposes to continue the ancillary Measures
Programme as set out under the Plan adopted in February, 1962.
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Progress to Date:
The accompanying table outlines the works included in the Plan
and indicates the progress made to December 31, 1970.
Property Acquisition
Property acquisition has been proceeding as far as possible as
lands become available, regardless of the specific project.
Exceptions to this practice have been made for specific Projects,
such as the Claireville Darn and Reservoir, the Milne Dam and
Reservoir, the Woodbridge Flood Control Channel and sections of the
Black Creek Channel.
It should be noted that figures showing acquisition of Flood
Plain and Conservation Lands include some lands purchased under
individual Projects (Schemes) initiated prior to 1961.
Engineering Studies
Before proceeding with any of the works proposed in the Flood
Control Plan, it has been necessary to secure a series of
preliminary engineering studies to:
(i) Confirm the feasibility of the structures;
(ii) Confirm its adequacy to achieve the objectives
set out in the Plan;
In addition to the preliminary studies indicated in the Table,
the Authority has, from time to time, undertaken other Flood Control
Studies in the region under its jurisdiction. Many of these
Studies have been undertaken at the request, and with the assistance
of, the municipalities involved. These Studies include:
Flood Protection - Village of Stouffville
Etobicoke Creek at Brampton
Mimico Creek Watershed
Etobieoke Creek Watershed
In accordance with the provisions of the :Agreement between the
:authority and the Province of Ontario, the Authority has submitted
a programme for the control and operation of the dams and reservoirs
under routine and emergency conditions, and a programme for the
Establishment and Maintenance of Hydrometric and Recording Rain
Gauges in the region.
The Authority has developed a system of flood warning and fore-
casting involving a network of recording stream gauges, recording
rain gauges, and small plastic rain gauges read by volunteer readers
for the purpose of collecting data, and has established a system for
the co- ordination of supplying this data to the Conservation
Authorities Branch and responding to operational directions issued
by the Branch. A preliminary engineering study has been completed
for a system of Telemetering, Supervisory Control and Communications
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for Flood Control Purposes. ;rising from this report, the
Authority has established a Pilot System of Telemetering and
Communications to test the relative efficiency of land lines and
radio equipment.
In order to call tonaurs for the construction of individual
structures, additional engineering studies are required to enable
the preparation of final drawings Ind tender specifications.
Final design has been undert kon at ns short a time ns possible
before the structure is to be built to ensure thz.t any local changes
relative to services, roads, physical landscape, etc., are taken
into account.
In addition to the construction of works completed under the
Plan, certain other remedial measures have been undertaken,
including the Black Creek Retardation Dam, Stouffville Dam and
Reservoir, Flood Control Works in the Town of Brampton, and various
Channel Improvement Works undertaken with the use of authority
forces, principally on the Highland, Mnsscy and Mimico Creeks and
the Humber River.
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PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
PROGRESS - DECEMBER 31, 1970
WATERSHED
PROJECT
PRE.
PROP.
PLAN
LAND ACQUISITION
ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTI
-
-
-
Complete
-
-
-
-
-
Acquired
Dec.1970
To be
Acquired
Preliminary
Final
-
-
-
Comp.
-
-
Etobicoke P1
Snelgrove Dam & Res.
X
111
192
Complete
P6
Etobicoke Creek Flood
Plain & Cons. Lands
X
77
1,163
-
Mimico P7
Mimico Creek Flood
Plain & Cons. Lands
X
4
554
-
Humber F1
Claireville Dam. & Res.
X
1,554
12
Complete
F2
Ebenezer Dam & Res.
X
321
416
Complete
F3
Bolton Dam & Res.
X
1,369
231
Complete
F4
Nashville Dam & Res.
X
1,084
502
Complete
-
-
-
F5
King Creek Dam & Res.
No
92
1,108
Complete
*F6
Boyd Dam & Reservoir
X
2,065
15
Complete
F11
Woodbridge Channel
Improvement
X
77
-
Complete
Comp.
Complete
-
50% Comp
-
-
P8
Humber Flood Plain
& Cons. Lands
X
1,277
742
-
-
Comp.
Comp.
-
B1
Black Creek Channel
X
60
38
Complete
Don #F7
Finch Dam & Reservoir
X
297
120
Complete
F10
Willowdale Dam & Res.
X
251 259
Complete
F12
York Mills Channel
-
Easement
Complete
Comp.
Complete
P9
Don River Flood Plain
& Cons. Lands
X
745 580
-
-
-
Highland %P10
Creek
Highland Creek Flood
Plain & Cons. Lands
X
786 126
-
-
Comp.
-
Complete
Rouge P2
Milne Dam & Reservoir
X
293 -
Complete
P11
Rouge River Flood
Plain & Cons. Lands
X
1,257 1,007
-
-
-
Duffin P3
Arthur Percy Dam
& Reservoir
X
610 50
Complete
-
-
0P4
Clarkes Hollow Dam
& Reservoir
No
- 600
Complete
-
-
P12
Duffin Creek Flood
Plain & Cons. Land
X
568 680
-
-
-
12,898 8,395
* Replaces "Lower East Branch" Reservoir in order to control additional
drainage area.
# Amended as result of Watershed Study to an enlarged structure replacing
the previously proposed Finch, Haviland and Westminster Reservoirs.
% The Authority has decided not to proceed with the West Hill Dam & Reservoir.
0 This dam replaces the proposed Green River Reservoir, and affords
considerably more control of the West Branch of the Duffin Creek.
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9.
I. DETAILS OF'PROJECT
(a) Location and Description:
Works Currently, Proposed -
Just as total completion has not been possible under the
original period of the Plan, it would be misleading to suggest that
all of the objectives can be attained »nder the current Extension.
Major progress toward this end can be anticipated however, with
the following specific works proposed:
Pinch Dam and and Reservoir_
While the Plan for Flood Control recommended three dams and
reservoirs on the West Don River, a subsequent engineering study
indicates that the same total storage capacity can be provided more
economically by increasing the size of the Finch Dam and eliminating
the Haviland and Westminster structures. Direct savings result
from a reduced acreage of land to be acquired and from the
construction of only one instead of three spillway structures, each
of which would have required nearly the same capacity.
The proposed damsite is on the West Don River approximately
1,000 feet north of Finch Avenue. The dam will be an earthfill
structure, 65 feet in height, with spillway works including a gated
concrete chute for flood flows and a low -level discharge tube for
regular flows. Among the sections of the drainage area to receive
direct flood protection are the York Mills Valley and the Ontario
Science Centre. A permanent pool of nearly fifty acres will
provide some potential for public recreation.
Bolton Dam and Reservoir
The proposed Boltom Dam on the Main Humber River will occupy
Parts of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 6, Albion Township, about half -
a -mile• northwest of the Village of Bolton. The dam is to be a
rolled earth structure, with a concrete spillway section. The dam
will be 95 feet high, with a maximum reservoir depth of 90 feet at
the dam. This dam will produce a reservoir with a maximum surface
area of 700 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 24,400 acre
feet. This storage will afford direct flood protection for the
Village of Bolton and the Village of Woodbridge, and will further
augment control of flood flows downstream of Thistletown through
Metropolitan Toronto. This reservoir will also afford some
potential for recreation on a passive basis as outlined in the Plan
for Ancillary Measures.
Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir
The proposed Arthur Percy Dam is to be constructed on the
East Branch of the Duffin Creek near the southerly limit of the
Greenwood Conservation Area. The dam is to be an earth-fill
structure with a low-level service spillway constructed in the
earth embankment near the Creek bed; and a high -level auxiliary
spillway on the high ground at the abutments. The dam will be 65
feet high. The resultant reservoir will have a storage capacity of
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I. DETAILS OF PROJECT
• (a) Location and Description (Contd.)
5,500 acre feet, a maximum reservoir area of 210 acres, and a
permanent recreation pool of about 100 acres.
Construction of the Arthur Percy Dam will afford a measure of
protection for the Village of Pickering and adjacent Pickering
Township lands by controlling the flood flows from the East Branch
of the Duffin Creek. The permanent lake will provide the basis for
a major recreational facility in the eastern portion of the region
under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir
The Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir is proposed for the Etobicoke
Creek, some 4 miles north of Brampton on the east side of Highway
No. 10 near Snelgrove.
The potential storage capacity of 4,500 acre feet will provide
some measure of downstream flood protection, will be of considerable
value .in the augmentation of summer flow, and be available for
limited recreational use. The dam will be 44 feet high and will be
a rolled earth Structure with concrete spillway section for
regulation of reservoir level.
Reservoir Lands
Reservoir land acquisition is to proceed with priority being
given to finalizing the purchase of those lands currently under
expropriation. The next priority will be given to the acquisition
of those lands necessary to complete the construction of the Finch,
Bolton, Arthur Percy and Snelgrove Reservoirs.
Other reservoir lands may be acquired within the framework of
funds remaining in any given year, with emphasis being placed on the
Ebenezer site.
10.
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11.
Flood Plain and Conservation Lands
On February 9, 1962, the Authority adopted a Master Plan for
Flood Plain and Conservation Lands, which Master Plan was approved
by the Province of Ontario on August 20, 1962. This Master Plan
was an elaboration of a Policy Statement pertaining to Flood Plain
and Conservation Lands as adopted by the Authority on May 12, 1961.
In this policy statement, flood plain lands were defined as
including the area adjoining the river or stream which has been or
may hereafter be covered by flood water. Conservation lands as
applied to the lower sections of the main valley systems means all
lands included in the main valley systems from one crest of the
valley to the opposite crest and which contain within them steep
valley slopes, low -lying marshy areas, flood plain lands, floodways
and river beds. It is further the policy of The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to acquire flood plain
and conservation lands in the downstream sections of the main
valley systems under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
Acquisitions within this category would be in accordance with
funds available from year to year and from within the framewowk of
the Master Plan. Emphasis would be placed on those areas which
would consolidate or complete acquisition programmes for such areas
as the Lower Rouge valley and the West Branch of the Humber River.
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12.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES:
Immediately following the signing of agreements for the
carrying out of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation, a
set of procedures was adopted by the Authority and subsequently
accepted by the Province of Ontario. These Procedures, which are
summarized below, have formed the basis for the implementation of
works completed to date under the Plan:
Land Acquisition
For approval in principle, the Authority will prepare a topo-
graphic plan of appropriate scale on which are indicated the areas
required for the project. The area boundaries should be approximate
and should clearly indicate the relationship of the properties
involved to the limits of the project, the river, its valley and
flood plain.
For reservoirs the plan will indicate the approximate limits
of the lands to be flooded under maximum probable flood conditions.
For other works such as construction areas and access areas,
the limits of the land required for these purposes must be clearly
indicated and covered by explanatory notes on the plan.
The Authority will submit three copies of this plan to the
Conservation Authorities Branch for approval, together with a
request for the approval of a lump sum for land acquisition. It is
the responsibility of the Authority to ensure that this sum is not
exceeded without prior approval being obtained.
Final approval for the purchase of each property must be
obtained from the Director of the Conservation Authorities Branch
when the purchase price has been agreed to and the Authority is
ready to close the transaction.
This form, certified by the Director of the Conservation
Authorities Branch, will be produced when the Authority's claims for
grant are audited.
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13.
Contracts
A. Contracts over $25,000.00
(1) Submit for the written approval of the
Provincial Minister two copies of:
(a) Form of advertisement for tenders,)
)
(b) Tender Forms,
(c) Terms of Contract,
(d) Specifications,
(e) Plans and Profiles
(2) After receiving approvals of above listed documents -
Advertise for Tenders
(3) Analyse the bids and select successful bidder, but
(4) Before awarding contract submit analyses of tenders
and name of successful bidder for the approval of
the Provincial Minister
B. Contracts $25,000.00 and less
(1) Submit for written approval of the
Provincial Minister two copies of:
(a) Tender Forms )
)
(b) Terms of contract )
)
(c) Specifications )
)
(d) Plans and Profiles )
)
(e) List of contractors considered )
capable of doing the work )
concerned. )
(2) After receiving approvals of above listed documents -
invite tenders from contractors designated by the
Provincial Minister.
(3) Analyse tenders and select successful bidder, but
(4) Before awarding contract submit analyses of tenders
and name of successful bidder for the approval of
the Provincial Minister
C. Contracts for Work to be done by Day Labour
(1) Submit plans and specifications for the work, together
with estimate of cost for the prior written consent of
the Provincial Minister.
In view of the large proportion of the Plan already completed,
and to avoid any confusion in administration of the programme, it is
proposed to utilize those same procedures for the implementation of
this Project.
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I. DETAILS OF PROJECT
(b) Purpose of Project:
The purpose of this Project is to enable The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to complete expenditures
for the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation within the
context of the Agreement between the Province of Ontario and The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the
construction of Dams; Reservoirs and Channel Improvements in the
Metropolitan Toronto Region, executed on June 14, 1961, and to
permit the Authority to continue the implementation of the Plan for
Flood Control and Water Conservation for the region.
Specifically, this Project will permit the undertaking, in the
period 1971 to 1975, of the following works:
- Construction of the Finch Dam and Reservoir;
- Completion of Final Design Engineering for the Bolton
Dam and Reservoir;
- Completion of the land acquisition for the Finch Reservoir;
- Completion of the land acquisition for the Bolton Reservoir;
- Continue land acquisition for the Ebenezer Reservoir;
- Complete the acquisition of reservoir lands for which
specific commitments have been made;
- Completion of Final Engineering for the Arthur Percy Dam
and Reservoir;
- Completion of the Final Engineering for the Snelgrove Dam
and Reservoir;
- Completion of land acquisition for the Arthur Percy
Reservoir;
- Completion of land acquisition for the Snelgrove Reservoir;
- Continuation of a programme of flood plain and conservation
land acquisition within the limits of the Master Plan
adopted by the Authority on February 9, 1962 and approved by
the Province of Ontario August 20, 1962.
14.
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15.
I. DETAILS OF PROJECT
(c) Costs:
The anticipated costs indicated below are based on the best
information currently (December, 1970) available:
Section 1 -- Adjustment of Grants $1,056,250.00
Section 2 -- Large Dams and
Reservoirs -- $7,855,450.00
Section 3 -- Reservoir Land and
Flood Plain and
Conservation Land
Acquisition, and
Engineering for
Small Dams and
Reservoirs
$5,459, 776.00
TOTAL $14,371,476:00
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I. DETAILS OF PROJECT
(d) Financing:
16.
The total cost of this Project in the years 1971 - 1975 is
estimated to be $14,371,476.00.
The following table indicates the basis on which these funds
are to be raised.
16A.
NOTE:
The cost - sharing is proposed on the following basis:
SECTION 1: Authority - 100%
SECTION 2: Authority - 25%
Government of Canada - 37
Government of Ontario - 3710
SECTION 3: Authority - 50%
Government of Ontario - 50%
Benefiting Municipalities:
The Authority proposes to raise its share of the cost of this Project during the years 1971 to 1975 inclusive,
with all member municipalities being designated as benefiting. The Authority's share of the cost will,
therefore, be apportioned to the Member Municipalities in the proportion of the equalized assessment of the
said municipality, as based on the Municipal Directory as provided to the Authority from year to year by the
Department of Energy and Resources Management. The apportionment of benefit is included in the attached table.
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
TOTAL
SECTION 1
$ 264,000.00
264,000.00
264,000.00
264,250.00
- - --
1,056,250.00
SECTION 2
$1,600,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,455,450.00
7,855,450.00
SECTION 3
$ 972,000.00
972,000.00
972,000.00
971,500.00
1,572,276.00
5,459,776.00
$2,836,000.00
$2,836,000.00
$2,836,000.00
$2,835,750.00
$3,027,726.00
$14,371,476.00
NOTE:
The cost - sharing is proposed on the following basis:
SECTION 1: Authority - 100%
SECTION 2: Authority - 25%
Government of Canada - 37
Government of Ontario - 3710
SECTION 3: Authority - 50%
Government of Ontario - 50%
Benefiting Municipalities:
The Authority proposes to raise its share of the cost of this Project during the years 1971 to 1975 inclusive,
with all member municipalities being designated as benefiting. The Authority's share of the cost will,
therefore, be apportioned to the Member Municipalities in the proportion of the equalized assessment of the
said municipality, as based on the Municipal Directory as provided to the Authority from year to year by the
Department of Energy and Resources Management. The apportionment of benefit is included in the attached table.
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PROJECT W.C. -63 - MUNICIPAL LEVY
Equal.
Assess. in 1971 -1975
Auth. (1969? Levy
Adjala Township $ 2,331. $ 122.47
Ajax Town 83,702. 4,397.70
Albion Township 45,494. 2,390.25
Bolton Village 16,883. 887.03
Brampton Town 238,257. 12,518.02
Caledon Township 4,463. 234.49
Caledon East Village 4,960. 260.60
Chinguacousy Township 170,954. 8,981.92
Metropolitan Toronto 19,776,407. 1,039,107.98
Mississauga Town 331,417. 17,412.65
Mono Township 1,161. 61.00
Pickering Township 215,391. 11,316.64
Pickering Village 14,443. 758.84
Toronto Gore Township 20,185. 1,060.52
Uxbridge Township 13,855. 727.94
York, Regional Municipality of 947,125. 49,761.95
$21,887.028. $1,150,000.00
SCHEDULE "B"
TO: The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board,
M.T.R.C.A.
RE: Processing of Applications for Subdivision Plans, Zoning
Amendments, Official Plan Amendments, etc.
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Pursuant to a request from the Executive Committee for a report
from the senior members of the staff regarding the processing
within the Authority when subdivision plans are submitted by
municipalities to better safe -guard the use of lands adjoining
river valleys, the Staff have given careful consideration to
this whole matter of our participation in the planning process
and offer the following report for the consideration of the Board.
SECTION 1 - HISTORY
At the time of the formation of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, it was the practice of the
Community Planning Branch (formerly Department of Planning and
Development and now under the Department of Municipal Affairs)
to submit drafts of Official Plans, Zoning By -laws and Subdivisions
to the Conservation Branch of the Department of Planning and
Development for consideration and comment. The Branch, in turn,
forwarded these documents to the Field Officer assigned to the
Authority to which these documents were applicable. The Field
Officer was directed to prepare a report for the Conservation
Branch concerning the vulnerability of the subject area to
flooding or erosion and its relationship, if any, to proposed
plans of the Authority.
Over the years this process has become considerably more
sophisticated and many matters relating to the planning process
are now submitted to the Authority staff for comments and
observations and these have grown to include not only the
Official Plans, Zoning By -laws and Subdivisions, but Committee
of Adjustment applications and, in many instances, applications
for building permits. These items arrive at the Authority from
a number of points of origin, including, the Community Planning
Branch - Department of Municipal Affairs, the Conservation
Authorities Branch, the Metropolitan Planning Department,
Planning Departments of local municipalities as well as Building
Departments and Committees of Adjustment, and in some instances,
inquiries come directly from prospective developers prior to
proceeding with formal application.
The numbers of specific items to be dealt with by the Staff have
been growing considerably as the years have gone by and the
amount of staff time involved with each specific item has
increased by virtue of the fact that no longer does the matter
end with offering comments regarding a specific application, but
in many instances there are follow -ups required up to and even
beyond the point of issuing building permits.
There are certain areas in the Region which are potentially
flood - vulnerable. However, with proper channelization, a major
portion of the land could be released for development. If such
is the case, the developer is requested to provide detailed
engineering drawings with respect to the flood control channel
design. These plans are then examined by this Staff and, if
satisfactory, the appropriate conditions are incorporated into
the subdivision agreement with the municipality and /or the
conditions of approval prior to registration of the plan. Our
standard requirement is that the developer must complete all the
necessary channel improvements prior to the issuance of any
building permits.
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At the present time, the municipalities in the Metropolitan
area are engaged in preparing District Plans for their respective
areas. The District Plan is a subdivision of a specific area as
outlined in the Plan for the Metro Planning Area, and involves a
considerable detailed land use description and designation. There
are 23 Planning Districts and it is anticipated that the Staff
could receive up to three draft proposals for each District
prior to the final plan being approved by the Department of
Municipal Affairs.
The following is a summary of items dealt with by the Staff
during the year 1970:
Applic. Received Replies Sent
Committee of Adjustment 1,136 11+5
Zoning 481 180
Subdivision 120 120
Building Permit 38 38
General Request $5 15.
TOTAL
1.860
It will be noted from the foregoing table that somewhat less
than half of the applications received actually required the sending
of formal replies. However, it was necessary to devote some time
to a review of the specific items before a decision could be made
as to whether or not a reply was in fact required.
It should also be noted that the review of any applications has
also required a more careful consideration in view of the fact
that we no longer concern outselves just with vulnerability to
flooding, erosion or conflict with a specific proposed project
of the Authority. We now also must consider the relationship to
the policy statement concerning Pollution Control and Recreation in
the Metropolitan Toronto Region and the Design for Development
concept for the Toronto - Centred Region. With the formation of
the Municipality of the Region of York a similar planning under-
taking may be considered. In addition, the assumption by the
Authority of responsibility for the development of the Waterfront
Plan has added a further aspect that must be considered in
reviewing any of these matters.
As of January 1, 1971, the Development Co- ordinator prepares a
report on all planning matters (i.e. rezoning, etc.) pertaining
to the Waterfront Study Area. A report is drafted for the
signature of the Administrator of the Flood Control Division after
consultation with the Waterfront Staff and forwarded to the
appropriate agency which requested comments. A copy of the
report is forwarded to the Director of the Waterfront.
SECTION 2 - CURRENT PROCEDURES
The following are the procedures followed by the Flood Control
Division in dealing with any of the applications which come to
our attention:
1. Each item is entered in an incoming "Mail Received Book ".
2. The item is passed to the Draftsman who immediately plots
the location of the subject property against our Authority
maps to determine its relationship to any of our proposed
projects or policy requirements.
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3. Where, in fact, it would appear that an application could
be in conflict with our requirements, a site visit is made
by the Development Co- ordinator.
4. Following the site visit, the Development Co- ordinator will,
after consultation with appropriate municipal and other
officials, prepare a reply letter which is signed by the
Administrator of the Division.
5. Where follow -up action is likely to be required, the
file is put on a "Hold - Bring Forward" list to ensure
that it is not overlooked when the appropriate follow -up
action is required.
The appended Flow Charts will clarify in more detail the
procedures followed by the Flood Control Division.
SECTION 3 - EVALUATION OF PRESENT PROCEDURES
Under the present systAn, the bulk of the responsibility for
ensuring that the requirements of the Authority are met, rests
with the Development Co- ordinator. It can be appreciated that with
nearly 2,000 applications to be processed in any given year and the
multiplicity of municipalities and other agencies with whom he must
carry on liaison and communication, it is inevitable that occasion-
ally some item will slip by without adequate protection of the
Authorityts interests being provided.
These errors of omission have fortunately been very few in the
past and this, in large measure, reflects the degree of co- operation
that we have received from the various agencies with whom we are in
contact. In most instances, in fact, points that have been missed
can be directly related to a lack of information on our part
because we were not informed by the appropriate municipal agency
concerned. The best remedy for this particular problem, of
course, is for the Development Co- ordinator to spend more time
in direct contact with municipal officials. In order to achieve
this, the Staff recommended the addition of a new position to the
establishment to be designated "Planning Technician ". This
person would be able to devote his time to many of the preliminary
examinations, field visits and drafting of replies to the more
routine applications and free the Development Co- ordinator to
spend more time at his primary function. This position has now
been approved and provided in the establishment. However, as of
this date, the position has not been filled.
SECTION 4 - RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to ensure that the consideration of applications for
Subdivisions, Zoning, Official Plan Amendments, Building Permits
and Committee of Adjustment approvals is carried out in a most
effective manner, the Staff offer the following recommendations:
1. That the Staff continue to increase its efforts in the
matter of co- operation and co- ordination with municipalities
and other government agencies and that to achieve this end,
the Staff be authorized to fill the vacant position,
"Planning Technicians", at the earliest possible date.
2. That the Authority continue its present efforts to
co- operate with municipalities in the acquisition of lands
necessary to achieving its programs and objectives.
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3. That every effort be made to obtain additional funds
from senior levels of government to enable the Authority
to more actively pursue its program of flood plain and
conservation land acquisition.
E. F. Sutter,
Administrator,
Flood Control and
Water Conservation.
EFS /pm
19/3/71
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS
Subdivisions, Official
Plans, District Studies
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY &
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Subdivisions, Official
Plans, District Studies
MUNICIPALITIES IN THE
REGION
Subdivisions, Official
Plans and Amendments,
Zoning Amendments,
Committees of Adjustment
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
Hearings
PLANNING FLOW CHART
M.T.R.C.A.
FLOOD
CONTROL
DIVISION
ADMINISTRATOR
DRAUGHTSMAN
Y
DEVELOPMENT
CO- ORDINATOR
CONSERVATION
LAND
MANAGEMENT
WATERFRONT
ADVISORY
BOARD
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SCHEDULE "Cf
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PROJECT W.C.-59
"A PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HIGHLAND CREEK FROM
HIGHWAY 101 TO THE VICINITY OF SHEPPARD
AVENUE"
Submitted for Approval
to The Honourable Minister
of Energy & Resources Management
April, 1971
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C O N T E N T S
DETAILS OF PROJECT
(a) Location & Description (including illustrations)
(b) Purpose of Project
(c) Costs
(d) Financing
II AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS
(a) Motions
(b) Letters of Request to the Minister and The
Ontario Municipal Board
(c) Date of Approval by Minister
(d) Date of Approval by The Ontario Municipal Board
III DISPOSITION BY ONTARIO PARKS INTEGRATION BOARD
IV LAND VALUES
(a) Ownership and Cost to Vendor
(b) Authority Appraisal
V AGREEMENTS -- MANAGEMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENTS
VI ORDER -IN- COUNCIL RE GRANT OR MINISTER'S APPROVAL
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I DETAILS OF PROJECT
(a) Location and Description
IMO
The work proposed in connection with this Project will
involve that tributary of the Highland Creek known as the
Malvern Creek from Highway No. 4.01 to a point immediately
north of Sheppard Avenue, and more specifically indicated
on the accompanying drawings.
The firm Crysler, Davis & Jorgensen, Ltd., was authorized
to carry out a preliminary engineering study of Malvern Creek
running between Highway No. 401 and Sheppard Avenue in the
Borough of Scarborough. The purpose of the investigation was
to determine future channel capacity and erosion control
requirements in the study reach.
Liaison with various Authorities and field investigation
of the site indicated that a major sewer construction project
has severely altered the valley for about two thirds of the
reach under stud:r and that a considerable change would be
required in the stream channel to accommodate the upstream
drainage.
Consideration of the future development of the area and
of the soil conditions of the site resulted in the recommendation
that a channel 4.0 feet in width with 2 -1/2:1 side slopes be
constructed throughout the study reach with its bottom an average
of about eight feet below the existing stream channel.
In addition to the channelization required for the removal
of the anticipated stream flows, it is necessary to install
extensive erosion control structures in the form of drops, bank
lining and bottom mats to retain the new channel in its constructed
position.
Additional works in the form of a bridge crossing on
Sheppard Avenue and a concrete entrance chute on the north side
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of Highway No. 1+01 are required to accommodate the future storm
flows from the upstream area. No details are given for the
Sheppard Avenue structure as this is to be constructed by others,
although a recommended waterway area is enclosed. A schematic
diagram of the concrete chute is also attached.
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I DETAILS OF PROJECT
(b) Purpose of Project
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The purpose of this Project is to enable Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to carry out erosion
control and channel improvement measures on the Malvern Creek,
a tributary of the Highland Creek, from Highway No. 401 to a
location just to the north of Sheppard Avenue.
Implementation of this work will better enable this
water course to safely pass flood flows, greatly reduce erosion
and thus the resultant silt load carried in the stream,
protect a considerable public investment in trunk sewers, roads
and bridge crossings and better facilitate the development of
adjacent flood plain and conservation lands for public
recreational uses.
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I DETAILS OF PROJECT
(c) Costs
1. Concrete Chute at Hwy. No. 401 $ 50,000
2. Four Foot Drop Structures (7) 43,050
3. Three Foot Drop Structures (1) 5,915
4. Two Foot Drop Structures (1) 5,390
5. 100 ft. 61 IS Inlet Pipe ® D.H.O. 11,000
Culvert
6. Gabion Bank Protection (Bends &
Crossings)
7. Inlet Ditch Lining (2)
70,580
1,000
8. Excavation of Channel 117,514
9. Imported Cobble Armour 4,450
10. Sodding of Slopes 16.000
Cost of Works $324,899
Engineering Design, General 32,390
Supervision and Resident
Supervision
Interest and Contingencies 34.711,
Total $392,000.00
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I DETAILS OF PROJECT
(d) Financing
1. Costs
Total Cost of Project
Authority Share
Government Share
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$196,000.00
$196,000.00
$392,000.00
2. Benefiting Municipalities
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has been
designated benefiting municipality and is to be
levied the Authority share in the amount of $196,000.
The Metropollitan Metropolitan Toronto and, Region
Conservation Authority
M ll N U !l I S
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Flood Control & Water Cons. Adv. Board Thursday- August -26 -1971 #2/71
The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the
Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, August 26,
1971, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
ABSENT
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Ontario Water Resources Com.
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Adm. - FC &WC Division
Members
K.G. Waters
J.G. Mottershead
D. Angus
C.A. Balsdon
R. Cunningham
P.V. Godfrey
R.G. Henderson
Mrs. N. Horwood
C.F. Kline
H.C. Lawrie
V. Yerex
G.A. Missingham
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
E.F. Sutter
F.J. McKechnie
D. Walden
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/71 were presented.
Res. #11 Moved by:
Seconded by:
C.A. Balsdon
H.C. Lawrie
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/71, as presented, be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1971
was presented by Mr. Sutter.
Res. #12 Moved by:
Seconded by:
C.F. Kline
R. Cunningham
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to
August 31, 1971, be received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF REPORT RE CAPITAL GRANTS
- DAMS & WEIRS
A Staff communication was presented, pursuant to Executive Resolution
#196/71, having regard to Conservation Grants.
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Res. #13
Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: J.G. Mottershead
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report having regard to Capital Grants for
Dams & Weirs be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes;
and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff
Report re Capital Grants - Dams & Weirs, as set forth herein, be
adopted:
1. THAT the Staff be authorized to obtain proposals for the Final
Engineering of:
(a) the Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir - from Kilborn Engineering
Limited;
(b) the Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir - from M.M. Dillon Limited;
2. THAT formal representation be made to the Minister of the
Environment to enter into agreements for the construction of the
Bolton, Arthur Percy and Snelgrove Dams and Reservoirs in the
period 1972 - 1975 inclusive in accordance with the new policies
of The Government of Ontario, as outlined by the Minister in his
statement of May 14, 1971;
3. THAT for the period 1976 - 1980 inclusive, provision be made in
capital budgeting estimates for the following work in accordance
with the new policies of The Government of Ontario, as outlined
by the Minister in his statement of May 14, 1971;
(a) completion of land acquisition for Ebenezer, King
Creek and Nashville Reservoirs;
(b) further acquisition in connection with the Willowdale
and Clarkes Hollow Reservoirs;
(c) re- evaluation, by way of preliminary engineering
studies, of the Willowdale Dam and Reservoir;
(d) Final Engineering and construction of the Ebenezer,
Boyd, King Creek and Nashville Dams and Reservoirs;
4. THAT construction of the Clarkes Hollow and Willowdale structures
be postponed to the period beyond 1980.
MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES & AREAS
Res. #14
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Moved by: J.G. Mottershead
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be complimented on the excellent maintenance
of Flood Control Structures and Conservation Areas.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORTING OF RAINFALL
IT WAS AGREED THAT the Staff investigate ways and means of improving
the method of receiving reports from Rain Gauge Readers.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m., August 26.
K.G. Waters F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE "A"
TO: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Advisory Board - #2/71.
RE: Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs:
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At Executive Meeting 009/71 held Wednesday, June 9, 1971, the
Executive Committee received a communication from the Minister re
Conservation Grants, at which time the following resolution was
adopted:
"Res. #195:
RESOLVED THAT: The communication from The Honourable
George A. Kerr, Q.C., Minister, Energy and Resources
Management, dated May 14, 1971 to the Chairman, having
regard to Conservation Grants, be received; and further,
THAT the following action be taken:
(a)
The Staff prepare a Report to the Flood Control and
Water Conservation Advisory Board, with report back
to this Executive;
(b) The Chairman acknowledge the Minister's letter."
Subsequently, the following memorandum was received from the
Director of the Conservation Authorities Branch, elaborating the
original announcement made by the Minister:
" ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Date: July 5th, 1971
MEMORANDUM:
To: All Chairmen, Resources Managers, Section Heads,
Secretary Treasurers
From: N. D. Patrick, Director,
Conservation Authorities Branch
Subject: CAPITAL GRANTS -- DAMS . ND WEIRS
On May 14, the Honourable Mr. Kerr advised all
Conservation Authority Chairmen of a change in the system
of financing projects for dams and weirs to take place
effective January 1, 1971. Briefly the new system involves:
1. A grant of 75% for preliminary engineering. This is
the engineering study required to define the project,
assess its feasibility, and determine an estimate of
the cost.
2. '1 grant of 50% for land acquisition based on the project
definition provided by the preliminary engineering.
3. A grant of 50% for final engineering and construction up
to the first $30,000 expenditure.
4. Full payment by the Province of the balance of the final
engineering and construction cost.
5. Supplementary grants will be applicable in the case of
items 2 and 3 above.
(Contd Page 2) .
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RE: Capital Grants -- Dams and weirs: 2.
In order that a smooth changeover to the new system
may be effected, the following guidelines are provided:
1. Projects now underway will continue at the existing
rates of grant until December 31, 1971.
2. Projects that can be finished during the current year
will not be considered under the new system.
3. Projects that will continue over the changeover period
(that is, completion date after January 1, 1972) will
be reviewed individually, and agreements prepared to
finance them under the new system starting January 1,
1972.
4. New projects will be initiated under separate individual
agreements between the 'Authority and the Minister.
The steps to be followed in initiating a project under
the new system are as follows:
1. Decision by the Authority to investigate a potential
project.
2. Request in the normal manner for approval and grant
for preliminary engineering.
3. Review and approval of preliminary engineering report
bt Authority and Branch staff.
4. Formal request by 'Authority to the Minister to enter
into an agreement for the project.
5. Discussions and negotiations between the 'Authority and
Branch Staff to determine details of the agreement with
respect to time schedules etc. before agreement
finalized.
6. Project proceeds.
I would request that your Authority now review its
total programme in the light of these changes. It is
intended that the traditional budget review will be replaced
by a programme review during the fall and early winter. For
this to be effective, it is essential that each Authority
prepare a long range plan covering the next five years as a
minimum and where large projects are involved, an extension
of the plan up to ten years.
N. D. Patrick
The Staff has reviewed this material in relation to the
Authority Programme for Flood Control and Water Conservation and
would report as follows:
SECTION I -- BACKGROUND:
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In 1961, the .'Authority entered into agreements with the senior
governments for the implementation of a comprehensive Plan for Flood
Control and Water Conservation. Included in the Plan was a proposal
(Contd Page 3)
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RE: Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs: 3.
to construct the following dams:
Watershed ,Structure
Etobicoke Creek Snelgrove
Humber River Claireville
Ebenezer
Bolton
Nashville
King Creek
Boyd
Don River
F inch
-7illo \;dale
Highland Creek West Hill
Rouge River Milne
Duffin Creek Clarkes Follow
Arthur Percy
The original Plan anticipated completion of all works within
a 10 year period, that is by June of 197; however, greatly increas :d
costs of both land and construction precluded the meeting of that
target, and the Authority has subsequently adopted Project N.C. -63 -
"A Project for the Extension of the Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation ", which envisages the implementation of further work
from within the original Plan for the 5-year period 1971 - 1975
inclusive. It is acknowledged that W.C. -63 will not enable the
completion of all the originally proposed -.corks, and a further review
has been proposed to explore the means of completing the remaining
structures in the period after 1975. The new assistance programme of
the Province of Ontario for the construction of small dams and weirs,
utilised in conjunction with W.C. --63, will enable substantially
greater progress for the period 1971 - 1975 and considerably reduce
the time period involved for the ultimate completion of all the works
contained in the original Plan.
SECTION II -- PROGRESS TO DATE:
The following is a summary of the status of the various dams
proposed under the Plan for Flood Control by project:
Snelgrove Dam & Reservoir:
- Property:
111 acres purchased of the total
estimated requirement of 303 acres;
completion of land acquisition is
proposed under W.C. -63;
- Preliminary Engineering: complete;
- Final Engineering: proposed to be undertaken within the
framework of W.C. -63;
- Construction: has not been scheduled at this time;
(contd Page 4).
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RE:
Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs: 4.
Claireville Dam & Reservoir:
- Property:
1,554 acres purchased of the total 1,566
acres proposed. Provision has been made
in W.C. -63 for completion of the
Claireville acquisition;
- Preliminary Engineering: complete;
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
Ebenezer Dam & Reservoir:
- Property: 321 acres purchased of required 737
acres; completion of land acquisition
has not been scheduled;
- Preliminary Engineering: 2omplete;
- Final Engineering: notscheduled;
- Construction: " "
Bolton Dam & Reservoir:
- Property: 1,369 acres purchased of estimated
requirement of 1,600 acres; completion
of land acquisition is proposed under
W.C.-63;
- Preliminary Engineering: complete;
- Final Engineering: currently in progress;
- Construction: not scheduled;
Nashville Dam & Reservoir:
- Property: 1,084 acres purchased of estimated 1,586;
remaining property acquisition has not
yet been scheduled;
- Preliminary Engineering: complete;
- Final Engineering: not scheduled;
- Construction: "
King Creek Dam & Reservoir:
- Property: approximately 100 acres purchased of
estimated 1,200 acres; remaining
property acquisiton has not been
scheduled;
- Preliminary Engineering: complete;
- Final Engineering: not scheduled;
- Construction: " If
(Contd Page 5) .
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RE: Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs: 5.
Boyd Dam & Reservoir_
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering:
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
Finch Dam & Reservoir:
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering:
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
Willowdale D3tn_eservo�r
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering:
2,065 acres purchased of estimated 2,080
acres; it is hoped that land acquisition
can be completed under W.C. -63;
complete;
nc.t scheduled;
:approximately 300 acres purchased of
estimated 420 acres required; remaining
acquisition to be completed under W.C.63;
complete;
1:
scheduled to commence late 1971 and to be
completed and the dam in operation by the
spring of 1973;
250 acres purchased of estimated 510 acre
tot`?. nccuiremer.t; acquisition of
re'ma.nin; property not scheduled;
xepc:- has been prepared; however,
changes in the immediate reservoir area,
i nc ] udi r. g roads, bridges and encroachment
of. ncle development, would appear to
necessitate a re- evaluation of this
project prior to any further commitments
being made;
- Final Engineering: not scheduled;
- Construction:
West Hill Dam & Reservoir:
This Project has been deleted from the Plan by :authority
resolution. This decision has been concurred in by the Governments
of Ontario and Canada.
Milne Dam & Reservoir:
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering:
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
land acquisiton has been completed for
this project for a tctal of 293 acres;
complete;
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(Contd.,.......Page 6).
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RE:
Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs: 6.
Clarkes Hollow Dann & Reservoir;
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering;
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
Arthur Percy Dam & Reservoir:
- Property:
- Preliminary Engineering:
- Final Engineering:
- Construction:
no acquisition has taken place as yet in
connection with this project, and
commencement of acquisition has not been
scheduled for the 600 acres required;
complete;
no :scheduled;
610 acres purchased of estimated 660
acres required; purchase of remaining
acreage is proposed under W.C.-63;
complete;
proposed under W.C. -63;
not scheduled;
The Finch Dam is the sole stru ^ture proposed for construction
during the period 1971 - 1975•under our present financial arrange-
ments. Completion of land acquisition and final design work •
proposed under W.G., -63, however, will facilitate the construction of
several more dams during the pe:: iod under the provisions of the new
Provincial grant structure.
RECOMMENDATIONS;_
1. THAT the Staff be author .scd to obtain proposals for tho
Final Engineering of:
(a) the Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir - from Kilborn
Engineering Limited;
(b) the Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir - from M.M. Dillon.
Limited;
•2. THAT formal representation be made to the Minister of the
Environment to enter into agreements for the construction
of the Bolton, Arthur Percy and Snelgrove Dams and
Reservoirs in the period 1972 - 1975 inclusive in accord-
ance with the new policies of the Government of Ontario,
as outlined by the Minister in his statement of May 14,
1971.
3. THAT for the period 1976 - 1980 inclusive, provision be
made in capital budgetting estimates for the following
work in accordance with the new policies of the Govern-
ment of Ontarip, as outlined by the Minister in his
statement of 4ay 14, 1971:
(Contd Page 7) .
RE:
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Capital Grants -- Dams and Weirs: 7.
(a) completion of land acquisition for Ebenezer, King
Creek and Nashville Reservoirs;
(b) further acquisition in connection with the Willowdale
and Clarkes Hollow Reservoirs;
(c) re- evaluation, by way of preliminary engineering
studies, of the Willowdale Dam and Reservoir;
(d) Final Engineering and construction of the Ebenezer,
Boyd, King Creek and Nashville Dams and Reservoirs;
4. THAT construction of the Clarkes Hollow and Willowdale
structures be postponed to the period beyond 1980.
E.F. Sutter,
Administrator,
Flood Control and
Water Conservation.
13.8.71.
EFS/KC.