Bruce Beach Drain

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In 2018 the Director of Public Works signed a petition for a Municipal Drain to alleviate flooding and provide improved drainage control on Bruce Beach Road North of the 8th Concession.

On November 19, 2018, Council appointed Dietrich Engineering to prepare the report which on May 3, 2021, the responsibility was transferred to Headway Engineering.

Dietrich Engineering Limited attended the October 14, 2020, Council Meeting to provide Council with an update on the project, and to discuss potential phasing options which will allow for the construction of the most critical components of the design as soon as possible to increase the safety of the public. A description of the possible phasing of the south portion of the project is as follows:

1) Phase I

Phase I includes the construction of the detention facility east of Lake Range Drive; the Lake Range Drive road crossing; and improvements to the ravine downstream of Lake Range Drive to Bruce Beach Road.

2) Phase II

Phase II includes the construction of a drainage system directly affecting properties on the east side of Bruce Beach Road between Concession 8 Road and the ravine, and an outlet to Lake Huron.

The north portion of the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain was removed from the original municipal drain project in November 2020 as the majority of the storm water generated in this area originates on the municipal road allowance and the proposed infiltration gallery to be constructed is within the municipal road allowance. Therefore, this section is similar to a municipal storm sewer project that generally involves providing road drainage by constructing a storm sewer or open ditch.

The Township had provided direction to the Engineer to apply for an Emergency Order (Section 124) for the Drainage Act to allow an accelerated construction of the storm water retention facility.

On October 1, 2021, the Township received confirmation of the approved drainage project as defined in the engineer’s report for the Bruce Beach Road Municipal Drain – Phase 1 to be an emergency within the meaning of Section 124 of the Drainage Act. This designation allowed for the construction of Phase 1 of the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain (pond, ravine work) to proceed without risk of procedural violations under the Drainage Act.

On July 19, 2021, Council accepted the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 report prepared by Headway Engineering and granted provisional approval.

Three appeals to the assessment were received by the Township, a hearing will be held in March 2022.

Preliminary work on Phase II of Bruce Beach Drain has commenced with more information to follow in 2022.


In 2018 the Director of Public Works signed a petition for a Municipal Drain to alleviate flooding and provide improved drainage control on Bruce Beach Road North of the 8th Concession.

On November 19, 2018, Council appointed Dietrich Engineering to prepare the report which on May 3, 2021, the responsibility was transferred to Headway Engineering.

Dietrich Engineering Limited attended the October 14, 2020, Council Meeting to provide Council with an update on the project, and to discuss potential phasing options which will allow for the construction of the most critical components of the design as soon as possible to increase the safety of the public. A description of the possible phasing of the south portion of the project is as follows:

1) Phase I

Phase I includes the construction of the detention facility east of Lake Range Drive; the Lake Range Drive road crossing; and improvements to the ravine downstream of Lake Range Drive to Bruce Beach Road.

2) Phase II

Phase II includes the construction of a drainage system directly affecting properties on the east side of Bruce Beach Road between Concession 8 Road and the ravine, and an outlet to Lake Huron.

The north portion of the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain was removed from the original municipal drain project in November 2020 as the majority of the storm water generated in this area originates on the municipal road allowance and the proposed infiltration gallery to be constructed is within the municipal road allowance. Therefore, this section is similar to a municipal storm sewer project that generally involves providing road drainage by constructing a storm sewer or open ditch.

The Township had provided direction to the Engineer to apply for an Emergency Order (Section 124) for the Drainage Act to allow an accelerated construction of the storm water retention facility.

On October 1, 2021, the Township received confirmation of the approved drainage project as defined in the engineer’s report for the Bruce Beach Road Municipal Drain – Phase 1 to be an emergency within the meaning of Section 124 of the Drainage Act. This designation allowed for the construction of Phase 1 of the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain (pond, ravine work) to proceed without risk of procedural violations under the Drainage Act.

On July 19, 2021, Council accepted the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 report prepared by Headway Engineering and granted provisional approval.

Three appeals to the assessment were received by the Township, a hearing will be held in March 2022.

Preliminary work on Phase II of Bruce Beach Drain has commenced with more information to follow in 2022.


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    Comment received in the news feed on October 24th by user PhinSB140

    over 4 years ago

    PhinSB140 9 days ago

    BRUCE BEACH ROAD INFILTRATION GALLERY QUESTIONS & COMMENTS1. The cross-section drawing of the Infiltration Gallery shows most of the equipment under one side of the road, with asphalt over the entire road. Does this mean that the road will become asphalt covered where the Infiltration Gallery is installed, between Cottages 137 and 150 Bruce Beach Road? Is this asphalt part of the project cost? Will the rest of the road going south remain gravel? (We prefer gravel over paving which would encourage more and faster traffic and diminish the rustic “cottagey” feel of the area.)2. What... Continue reading

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    over 4 years ago

    angelacorbet 15 days ago

    It seems that the costs of any fix/improvement to a public road should be shared by all township ratepayers. The benefit of a public road goes to all users; the maintenance of a public road should go to all users, as well. Abutters and neighbors should not be assessed if the entire township is not also assessed

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    over 4 years ago

    Brian 15 days ago

    North end spring flooding. To spend $632,000.00 to solve a 2 or 3 day minor flood is ridiculous. Every spring, for many past years, the ditches have flooded in this area. Once the ground thaws (usually 2 or 3 days after the flood) the water quickly disappears. The proposed plan calls for an underground chamber about 1 meter in diameter. The Town owns about 15 feet on the west side of the road. Why not dig a 1 meter ditch to collect and hold the water in this area? The proposed plan calls for a paved... Continue reading

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    Lake Water Quality

    by Al, almost 5 years ago

    Protecting and preserving the quality of the lake water and the beach environment is paramount.  This is in everyone’s interest including:  those that live on the beach, use the beach and visit the beach.  The township needs to ensure that an attempt to solve one problem, doesn’t create another, larger and irreversible problem in the lake and beach environment.

    The township should also ensure that they don’t impose unnecessary costs of new sewer construction on Bruce Beach and Highland Drive property owners that could last for years to come, without first implementing lower cost prevention, containment and infiltration measures.  

    The... Continue reading

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    My thoughts

    by Heather, almost 5 years ago

    We have been seasonal residents over four generations for ninety five years. Issues which in the past were solved offer a cup of coffee and a handshake are now much more complicated. I will be repeating some points but in summary: I agree that the problem with runoff is a more recent one and is coming from the farms and newer homes. The solution should start at the source and would include insuring that each home has proper water management in place.  With the same proactive reasoning proposal #4 would be optimal. I would definitely not be in favour of... Continue reading

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    Highland Drive lot#320

    by john sanborn, about 5 years ago

    I am only concerned with the concepts involved with the Highland Dr. drainage. I question the statement of frequent flooding in this area as it only happens in the spring and for a short duration. It did not flood this year 2019. I want to point out that the Bruce Beach Road graveled portion actually touches private property in the area of lots 318,320,322. If an under ground or above ground system is installed in this area it should be kept on municipal property. Perhaps this would be a good opportunity to center the road on the road allowance. I... Continue reading

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    Highland Perspective

    by 318 Highland, about 5 years ago
    • I am ok with the status quo, do nothing option.
    • If pursed, Option 5 should be minimalist and potentially executed in a phased manner to assess its effectiveness and minimize its footprint.  An assessment of the impact on bank stability should be included. 
    • Preserve the beauty of the BB road as much as possible.
    • Keep the cost impact on property owners as low as possible.

     

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    Best Practice Based Approach to Bruce Beach Source- Storm Water Management

    by Joan123, about 5 years ago

    Bruce Beach needs approaches/solutions to the Source - Storm Water Management affecting the beach that are based in evidence, with an assessment and environmental scan of the sources of the water and how it affects our environment/property/road.   Solutions are being proposed without the measurement/documentation of the sources of water, flow rates and the down stream impact. 

    Sources of water that residents on Bruce Beach Rd know about:

    ~ 60 new homes on Lake Range Rd, several on the west side have drainage tile exiting on the hill and flowing onto Bruce Beach Rd.  The picture attached of one such home... Continue reading

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    IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF WATER FLOWING ONTO BRUCE BEACH RD.

    by bmcpherson, about 5 years ago

    I have been a resident for over 70 years, and have full year access to my property, although I do not live there full time. Hence, I drive along the road year round. Over the years, the amount of water on or overflowing the road has varied greatly, even in the same location. At times the road is dry, and at other times or years, it is very wet. In short, the problems are diverse and the source of problems in one area differs from that in another area. If nothing else, this study must identify the sources of excess... Continue reading

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    BRUCE BEACH RD. DRAIN PROJECT COMMENTS & CONCERNS

    by PhinSB140, about 5 years ago


    We favour drainage plans designed to slow down and meter out water run-off from rain storms or spring snow-melt, so that large amounts are not injected into the lake rapidly. Run-off contains soil, vegetation, debris, and chemicals which are not good for the lake. The faster the run-off, the greater the quantities of these things carried in the water flows.

    Ideally, drainage plans should include surge reservoirs which moderate downstream flows and encourage materials settling and water seepage into the soil for natural filtration on route to the lake. This also helps maintain the ground water level which is good... Continue reading

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