ITEM II

Re: Policy on Underground Wiring in Industrial Areas

Questions have been raised regarding the policy being followed
on underground wiring in industrial areas. The need for a definite policy
is becoming important as our major industrial area begins to develop.
There is no question that underground wiring costs more than overhead
wiring, not only in industrial areas, but also in residential areas where
we have been insisting on underground wiring. The use of overhead wiring
in industrial areas would therefor reduce the cost of development to

industry,

On the other hand, the use of underground wiring results in
benefits of safety and aesthetics. Overhead wires are more hazardous
than underground in areas where there is the possibility of movement
of high loads, cranes and other industrial equipment. There is also no
question that underground wiring is more aesthetically pleasing, resulting
in a higher class of industrial subdivision. An example would be the
Mayfair Park industrial area in Coquitlam and the Lake City area in

Burnaby.

Keeping in mind that where there is existing overhead wiring
oved even if new industrial con~
ound connections, the Committee would
& be adopted as official Council

in industrial areas:

"Underground electrical and telephone wiring shall
be a requirement for ali newly created highways
within industrial areas and for all existing high-
ways within or contiguous to industrial areas;
provided that if the subdivision consists of
infill development on a highway which already has

to the development, under-

ITEM III

Re: Ditch at 3696 Hainilton

Alderman Wright brought up the question of the fence leaning into
the ditch at 3696 Hamilton and requested that the Public Works Committee
report on whether this ditch can be filled. We have reviewed the use of
the ditch and find that it is required for drainage for lots 3676 and 3666
Hamilton. These lots have low areas in the back which require the ditch.
There is also a swimming pool drain connected to the ditch.