At its March 27 meeting, Huntsville Council agreed to proceed with the reconstruction design work for Meadow Park Drive and Anthony Court at a combined cost not to exceed $70,000 to be funded from the municipality’s capital reserves.
Civil Engineering Technologist Brandon Hall told council they had been approached by the District of Muskoka which is preparing for the replacement of the Mountview Pumping Station. Hall said he received a list of roads that the new force main will follow: Mountview Avenue, Church Street, Mill Street, Fairy Avenue, Hanes Street, Morris Avenue, Cliff Avenue, Meadow Park, Helen Street, and Rogers Cove.
He said staff determined it was a good time to address Meadow Park Drive which has drainage issues. “So we’d like to enter into a contract eventually with the District for the reconstruction of that road, so it’ll be a full road reconstruction, not just a rehabilitation. As well, an installation of a [concrete] sidewalk on the south side,” said Hall, adding that would fit in with the municipality’s sidewalk master plan and active transportation plans.
The District is also doing work on Anthony Court which the Town staff would like to take advantage of. Hall said there is a section of storm pipe that needs to be replaced.
Hall said by embarking on ‘joint venture projects’ the Town is able to find efficiencies such as taking advantage of best tender pricing.
Staff will return to council with the costs of the project. Two engineering firms retained by the District will be doing the design work. Ainsley Group will be working on the redesign of Meadow Park at a cost not to exceed $53,0000 and Tatham Engineering will work on the Anthony Court design aspect of the project at a cost not to exceed $12,000, council heard.
Councillor Monty Clouthier noted that he’s heard from Anthony Court residents who have indicated that they do not want sidewalks on their street. Hall concurred.
The District hired consulting firm Ainley Group, for the design portion of the work on Meadow Park, at a cost of $53,000 to the Town, with the goal to tender the job as soon as possible.
Councillor Scott Morrison wanted to know when staff look at replacing or creating sidewalks as part of the sidewalk master plan, whether they look at paved or concrete block sidewalks.
Hall said when staff put together the master plan they looked at collector sidewalks and then what they referred to as local sidewalks. Collector sidewalks like the Main Street and King William sidewalks are made of concrete. Whereas local sidewalks like the ones on Lorne Street, Centre Street down to Brunel, when those sidewalks come up for renewal, they’ll be made of asphalt.
Morrison noted that asphalt is better for those with mobility or accessibility issues.
Councillor Helena Renwick said the Anthony Court residents she spoke with were glad the project was moving forward because they’ve had issues with water going through the sewer system. She concurred with not putting a sidewalk in on that road.
Staff will return to council with project costs and timing.
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