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"L measure, Hillsborough could be supplied water from OWASA during periods of <br /> drought once the new Cane Creek Reservoir is fully on-line. <br /> (3) Construction of the Seven Mile Creek Reservoir. Plans for the <br /> • construction of a new reservoir should be expedited unless it is determined <br /> in the near future that Jordan .reservoir is a better long-term supply of <br /> water for northern Orange County. Hillsborough would, of course, be willing <br /> to consider setting aside monies to pay for its fair share of such a future <br /> reservoir. Because of long lead times for reservoir construction, action on <br /> a long-term supply should not be delayed. <br /> (4) Adoption by Hillsborough of a water conservation ordinance for use <br /> in the event of a severe drought. <br /> (5) If Scotswood or other developments in northern Orange County are <br /> turned down becaus of water, consideration of a consumption •growth ceiling <br /> on all jurisdictions relying upon the Eno River for water.. <br /> (6) Adoption of a water supply management plan that will maximize the <br /> availability of water during drought periods and ensure adequate instream <br /> flows in the Eno to minimize pollution and protect wildlife and the river's <br /> ecosystem. <br /> Let me next address the issue of traffic. In our opinion , traffic <br /> congestion is really a more serious concern than water. According to the <br /> traffic analysis prepared for Scotswood, when fully developed Scotswood <br /> would greatly increase the traffic volumes on Highway 70 and St. Mary' Road. <br /> For example, it is estimated by the developer' s traffic consultants that <br /> • Scotswood would generate an additional 3500 trips per day down St. Mary' s <br />