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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2017-06-07, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, June 7, 2017 New video shares presentation on shoreline protection structures lit Coastal engineer presents Ar about shoreline protection structures to ABCA Board Coastal engineer Fiona Duckett, M.Sc., P. Eng., of W. F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd., pre- sented to the Board of Direc- tors of Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority (ABCA) at the board's regularly - scheduled meeting on May 18, 2017. The presentation was videotaped profession- ally and the video of the presentation is now posted online on YouTube. A link to the video is found at abca. on.ca on the Shoreline Man- agement Page (abca.on.ca/ page.php?page=shoreline- management) at this link: Development of Policies and Procedures for Shore Protec- tion Structures along the ABCA Shoreline (https:// youtu.be/mleHRk351Cc). Baird and Associates pro- duced a Considerations for Shore Protection Structures document in 1994. The firm is updating that report this year. Duckett spoke to the board on shore protection structures, including current policies and procedures, and next steps to update policies and procedures. She spoke on the current mix of erosion control structures along the shoreline of the ABCA, natu- ral hazards, shore protection types, and the existing per- mitting process. In addition to the new video, there is also a video, posted online last month, of a previous presentation the board, by Dr. Robin David- son -Arnott, Professor Emeri- tus, University of Guelph. A link to that video is available on the same shoreline man- agement web page. He pre- sented to the April 20, 2017 board meeting on the topics of shoreline processes, cli- mate change impacts on the Great Lakes, and shoreline protection. The two presenters, Fiona Duckett and Robin Davidson - Arnott, are also scheduled to present at two public open houses on two Saturday's in June. The first open house is June 3 in Zurich. The second open house is June 17 in Thed- ford. The open houses run from 9 am. to 12 p.m. noon. Presen- tations begin at 10:30 a.rn. The open house in Thedford is at the Legacy Recreation Centre Hall, 16 Allen Street The open house in Zurich is at the Zurich Arena, 15 East Street In her presentation, Duck- ett outlined some existing types of shore protection structures such as seawalls, revetments, beach nourish- ment, offshore breakwaters, groynes, and ad hoc struc- tures. Shore protection struc- tures are considered develop- ment and a permit is required, You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca Rev. Shaun Eaton - Priest -in -Charge Sunday June 11 Trinity Sunday Worship at 9:30 am Everyone Welcome Office Hours Fridays from 10am-Noon Parish Council meets Wed. June 14 at 7pm BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor Rev. Laurie Morris June 11 - 11 am "The Judgement of God" Sunday School - 9:45 am June 18 - 11 am "The Dangers of Religion" Wednesday Evenings: Youth Group - 6:30 - 9 pm NI EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH 26 Kippen Road Egmondville 519-527-1991 Rev. Christine Hossack Worship June 11Th 10:30 Youth Sunday School 10:30 Come and Celebrate Holy Communion with us Like us on Facebook Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Dwight Nelson Lel , ie Mann - Organist Sunday, June 11 11 am Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed ALL WELCOME ea orthhuronex ' ositor.co she said. 'l he speaker said that shore protection structure designs should be developed on a site-specific basis, within the overall framework of the Shoreline Management Plan, by a qualified Coastal Engi- neer. Structures that are not designed by a coastal engi- neer are more susceptible to failure, she said. 'the presenter said there is a need to con- sider the types of potential impacts on adjacent proper- ties in cases where shore pro- tection structures are consid- ered. If not designed properly, shore protection structures could, in some cases, remove sand from the 'sediment budget' and impact shore- lines and properties 'down - drift, she said. Prevention is the preferred approach, Duckett told the board, and that includes locating buildings landward of the natural hazard limit and observing hazard set- backs. If shore protection is considered for some existing properties, it is a "last line of defence" for properties located in the natural hazard zone lakeward of the natural hazard limit. The presenter spoke to the board about the need to pro- vide direction on applica- tions for shore protection to ensure shoreline ecosystems and processes are not impacted and that negative impacts on other shoreline properties are not created. Referring to the Provincial Policy Statement on Natural Hazards (2014), she said development cannot result in adverse environmental impacts and can't create new hazards or aggravate existing hazards. It must happen with protection works standards and access standards. Also, people and vehicles must have a way of safely entering and exiting the area during times of flooding, erosion and other emergencies. ABCA's current Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) has been in place since 2000. It identifies shoreline haz- ards for flooding, erosion, and dynamic beaches and their impact on shoreline development. The Conserva- tion Authority started a pro- cess in 2015 to update tech- nical information to support updates to the 2000 SMP document. The 2017 open houses provide information on the existing plan and cur- rent policies as well as an update on the progress of technical work for future updates. (The review of local development policies con- tained in the SMP 2000 is not expected until 2018, accord- ing to ABCA.) Updates to the Shoreline Management Plan will provide a consistent and up-to-date guide for devel- opment and municipal land use planning along the shoreline, according to the ABCA. Updates will provide newer information on shore- line recession rates, ensure that local policies and appli- cation of the Regulation con- form to Province of Ontario policy, and keep policies current in light of emerging land use trends. Grand Re -Opening of historic Hensall Heritage Hall The village of Hensall is set to celebrate Saturday June 24, as the historic Hensall Heritage Hall holds it's Grand Re -Opening and the village officially kicks off Canada 150 festivities. The history of the hall has always been one that exem- plified the importance of community spirit. In 1913, a local man left the land to the village for the purpose of building a Village Hall and Council Chambers. Hensall builders Mssr. Sol- dan and Welsh were awarded the contract and a local architect Mr. Reynolds designed the hall in the Edwardian style of the day. In the years since, the hall would host wartime dances, visits with Santa, political debates, theatre and musical presentations. I Iowever, by the 1970's the Grand Dame of Hensall Main Street was showing her age. In 2011, a small group of citizens formed what would become the Friends of the Hensall Heritage Hall, deter- mined to restore this historic venue to its original impor- tance to the community. The challenges at the time seemed insurmountable, original architectural fea- tures such as a coffered tin ceiling, decorative balcony and large circular floor grate would need to be preserved while still respecting modern building codes and accessi- bility standards. Mitch fundraising and hard work has been needed to bring the hall back to life, but in November of 2016 the sounds of laughter and music once, again filled the Hensall Heritage Hall when the Larry Mercey Trio per- formed to a capacity crowd two nights in a row. The Official Grand Open- ing will begin at I lam. There will be historical dis- plays featuring the story of the building and the community as well as a display from the Huron County Museum. A flower show showcasing Canada 150 and Heritage themed arrangements will decorate the interior of the hall as local florists and hor- ticulture society members from across the area are encouraged to enter their work. Butter tarts, a dessert that was coming into popularity in 1914 will be available in the hall, while outdoors sau- sage (from Metzger Meats) and beans (a nod to I lensall, the White Bean capital of Canada) will be provided by the United Church ladies. The Forest City Morris Dancers will perform York- shire Sword Dancing, in honour of the founding brothers, George and James Petty who hailed from Hen- sall in Yorkshire. Main Street will be blocked off from Nelson to Wellington and filled with classic cars giving enthusi- asts a chance to admire vehi- cles and talk to owners. Further down the street, kids can participate in a bike parade and have their faces painted or get a balloon ani- mal by Cookie the clown. Two dollars will buy a bike decorating kit and a free hot dog and drink lunch. At 1 pm dignitaries and descendants of the Petty family will conduct the rib- bon cutting and back inside musical performances fea- turing Steve Wise, Vicki Hay- ter and more, will entertain everyone for the rest of the afternoon. All events throughout the day will be announced by the official Town Crier. This special event prom- ises to have something for everyone so plan to attend, please contact Liz 519-262- 2715 for a flower show schedule or Kay 519-262- 2050 or Kathy 519-263-2343 for more details.