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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-22, Page 4Page 4A Timmis -Advocate, D•c•mb•r 22, 1981 Authority okays Port franks floodplain management study At a full authority meeting in Seaforth Tuesday, the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority approved a floodplan management study for the fort Franks area. The report by MacLean Engineers. Planners and Scientists 1nr was ordered in an et fort to combat and erosion over the next 50 inoft e•utoa ✓V' -V GO e✓Q*eV C?SI deRketRotieRd dRittleRielftentleRident Int . flooding and erosion problems. Bill Knowles of MacLaren in presenting the report at a cost of $48.000 said it could cost as much as $2.9 million to put into practice. Knowles continued, "Damages from flooding I&1!HELi g g g g g g g ,is�s>`oan a�wA�os�ta�easxe►���ies�m�assta�sxeoa�enc�a afa am saw; �pceaA�ta� �4�Ae��4Xiat��sspi�piaacX�s�ee sk�a�sc�os�Aass ltlk Season s Greetings from Stanley Township Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year " 3 Jim Becker Construction Your Stelco Siding Dealer and staff Dashwood Phone 237-3526 2". 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2! 3 04.rti Nsiiviu ic.,:,- xi,:mwt.,:m leacs .p..t.Atswtseat..m,,,,,, � `*n1+�n oweaeSi+ ityciaciereicptivtsIzmir*c+tis+tswts 14,414 Ci�31o43v41:asvtsaflreal 1 ,1I 1 3 2 1 13 3 -� l , 3 2 �s# 3 Q twy- yr , 2 y � r t i f 4 Reeve Paul Steckle Deputy Reeve Don McGregor Councillors: Clarence Rau Howard Armstrong Jack Coleman Cleark Treasurer Mel Graham Road Super ntendent William Taylor g g g g g years could be as much as $2.2 million, this floodplain management program could prove cost-efficient if the plan generates economic development in this area." Authority member Bill Schegel said he was amazed that the latest study was a complete reversal of recommendations of a 1974 report. He added "This is sure different from what we heard before". The earlier report said a hurricane type storm could destroy Port Franks and suggested a possible reloca- tion of all the village. The current MacLaren study says that flooding is more of a nuisance than a major problem, causing only 11 percent of damages forecast for the 50 year period. Knowles indicated erosion along the lake shore and on both sides of the peninsula north ofthe Ausable River mouth is the big problem. The report suggests that 25 subdivided lots could be lost by erosion over the next 50 to 75 years. but does not in- clude value loss. Knowles said the plan could include a jetty at the mouth of the Ausable River to slow erosion to the north, increase safety for boaters and shift lake sediment to the south which would slow erosion. Another measure would be the construction of erosion control works within the har- - bour. particularly at the out- side of river bends. Preliminary cost es- timates for the works is $2,- 750.000 with annual operating and maintenance costs of about $30,000. The study says the flood management plan would meet provincial floodplan policies while at the same time• reasuring property owners over the future ex- istence and market value of their cottages and homes. An enlarged harbor facili- ty is a possibility according to the study and taxes resulting from such develop- ment would offset direct damages from erosion and flooding. y 2 ts, �•�v '<aj?e " "='M rTr ala i 10_1/111111r �IsV • _' d�: t '4-..� `� ;r ,` , • 4""1.el**iFfi*0*01°4( 2 2 2 t t 3 2 2 • 2 t 3 3 � •Y 4 tot,Gst r Ifleeeg Chrislinas It's that warm and cozy Holiday Season when families share with their neighbors and friends happy times and good feelings. We wish you the best, along with our thanks. Daryl Webber, Sandra Campbell, Marie Fisher, Marlene Rundle, Amelia Dearing, Alma Davey, Jane Douglas, Joyce Binkle, Cathy Greason, Jay Campbell and Lillian and Earl Campbell. rt JEWELLER Exeter Main St., �ava�riwraae►pun•wa�aaweoa� ��„•,.c*.malkookromoomoratst•amommatmemoitioitoseemoivo Atter the report was accepted by the members, chairman Ivan Hearn said the plan would be carried out over a number of years. The meeting was told a steering committee of Port Franks area ratepayers had approved the plan in princi- ple. The report made eight major recommendations. • To establish most of the Mud Creek basin in the area as floodway, prohibiting building. The area, which en- compasses Outer Drive and Sun Fish Bay, is virtually un- developed at present, Knowles said. Areas on the fringe of the floodway could be developed as long as appropriate flood protection measures, such as concrete block foun- dations. were used in con- struction. • That a special policy be developed to accommodate a subdivision on Patrick Street which sits on authori- ty land. Knowles said only one home has a ground elevation below ice -jam or 100 -year flood elevation. • That erosion • control works at an estimated cost of $50,000 be constructed just up -river from the Patrick Street residential area. w Dredging of the mouth of Mud Creek be carried out as required at an estimated an- nual cost of $1,500. • Due to severe erosion, no further construction be per- mitted on the peninsula un- less permanent erosion con- trol works are constructed. The study designates the peninsula as a "high hazard area.” • A river management plan consistent with river/harbor development which may be developed by other parties be established. The plan could include ero- sion control works downstream of Highway 21 to limit sediment supply and/or dredging of the har- bor area to remove sedi- ment. • Extend the authority's flood warning system to in- clude conditions when ice jams could result in flooding. • Set up a detailed monitoring system on iee jams and resulting water levels. 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