Removing the Old Boundary Road Bridge Near Bolsover
Official title: Boundary Road Bridge Disposal, TSW, Mara-Eldon Boundary Road/Simcoe Street, Bolsover, Ontario
Parks Canada wants to finish removing an old swing bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway near Bolsover, Ontario. The bridge deck is already gone, but underwater supports remain. The plan is to remove these remnants and restore the site to a natural state.
Why This Matters
Live near Bolsover or use the Trent-Severn Waterway? This affects your local landscape. The old bridge remnants pose safety risks and are degrading the environment. Boaters and nearby residents may notice changes during and after the work.
What Could Change
The underwater bridge supports will be removed down to below the low water line. The site will be naturalized, meaning no bridge crossing will exist there anymore. This is a permanent change to the waterway infrastructure.
Key Issues
- How should the underwater bridge remnants be safely removed?
- What site restoration measures are appropriate for naturalizing the area?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.