Centre Wellington is going to use its encroachment agreement process to allow a local farmer to transfer manure from one field to another by an underground pipe.
The proposal first came before council in February when Sloping Acres Inc. requested permission to run a six inch pipe under two Township road allowances to pipe manure between fields.
Manager of Public Works, John Gaddye identified some concerns with the potential impact on the road infrastructure, nearby drinking water supply and water courses, and risks to the pipes when the Township does its road and ditch maintenance.
Gaddye said they will be including conditions in the encroachment agreement to mitigate those concerns and the design, construction and maintenance costs will all be the responsibility of Sloping Acres.
Staff will be reviewing municipal fees for similar installations and will recommend a fee structure in a future update to the Township’s Fees and Charges bylaw.
