Comments on The Burd Report: Aha the Town admits that it was responsible

But if the Town knows that area was prone to exces...

2010-03-07T16:22:57.972-05:00

But if the Town knows that area was prone to excessive floodinge very 20 years or so and they had a report telling them what has to be done to alleviate it and didn't they can't claim non-performance. BTW only one new house has been built in the last 50 years on that flood plain.
And the reason that area flooded so much was that the culvert was too small.

The reason this area flooded was because it is in ...

2010-03-07T15:15:03.935-05:00

The reason this area flooded was because it is in a flood plain.

This area has always been a flood plain and will always be a flood plain.

Should someone buy a house there, they should expect flooding.

Should someone buy a house in a flood plain, and then experience flooding, the last people they should be blaming is the town. These people knew darn well what they were getting into. They should blame themselves and noone else.

It's good that you're not letting this sto...

2010-03-07T13:47:00.340-05:00

It's good that you're not letting this story die. Given that George Street North of the tracks isn't a desirable executive residential enclave, I suspect these residents need an outspoken ally to keep the Town's feet to the fire.

It's not easy to fight city hall, and the slickers who run ours have family connections with the conservation authority for extra insurance. Not to suggest any conspiracies here, but it is kind of cosy. Helpful even.

I recall a guy years ago on Ontario Street just north of the train tracks whose property flooded regularly, but I don't think his complaints ever got him anywhere. He had no clout and no allies.

For now, we have to give the Town a chance to do the right thing. We're waiting...