An Act to raise a sum of Money to Macadamize the Road between the Town of Kingston and the Village of Napanee, in the Midland District, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 4th March, 1837.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    7 William IV – Chapter 81
  • Year
    1837
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    35
  • Description
    This act grants money to improve the road from Kingston to Napanee, specifically using a process called macadamization invented by John Loudon Macadam which involved crushed stone or gravel. Residents of the area adjacent to said road are required to statute labour in order to maintain the road, or pay taxes in lieu. Tolls and regulations regarding use of the road are also specified.
  • Source
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