Following the vision of city engineer R.H. Thomson a massive effort was made to level the steep hills that rose south and north of the bustling city .
City engineer R.H. Thomson had already played a key role in the development of municipal utilities .
Following the vision of city engineer R.H. Thomson , who had already played a key role in the development of municipal utilities , a massive effort was made to level the steep hills that rose south and north of the bustling city .