Bridge Infrastructure Master Plan

Bridge Infrastructure Master Plan

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie currently maintains 64 bridges.  In September 2019 the municipality initiated a Bridge Infrastructure Master Plan to identify future infrastructure needs associated with the 17 oldest bridges. Constructed between 1910 and 1950, the crossings require significant rehabilitation or replacement in the next 10 to 20 years and, as a group, represent a significant capital commitment for the Municipality.  The Master Plan process considered a range of factors associated with each bridge, including current and anticipated traffic volumes, capacity, local and regional transportation linkages, expected replacement cost, and potential heritage value. The location of the bridges included in the review can be viewed at the following link: https://bmross.net/public-information-centre/arran-elderslie/bridge-infrastructure-master-plan/general-location-plan. Based on the options that were considered, preliminary outcomes have been identified for each of the crossings; however, input from residents is needed prior to finalizing the recommended approach and completing the Master Plan process.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

The Infrastructure Master Plan is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA), which is an approved planning process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Master Plan projects incorporate Phases 1 & 2 of the Class EA process and also include consultation with government review agencies, Indigenous Communities, adjacent property owners, and the general public.