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Public Information Centre #1 Summary Report Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81, Town of Lincoln, Ontario Prepared for: Niagara Region May 2021
Public Information Centre #1 Summary Report Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81, Town of Lincoln, Ontario Prepared for: Niagara Region Prepared by: Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions a Division of Wood Canada Limited 3450 Harvester Road, Suite 100 Burlington, ON L7N 3W5 Canada T: 905-335-2353 May 2021 Third-party disclaimer Any disclosure of this report to a third party is subject to this disclaimer. The report was prepared by Wood at the instruction of, and for use by, our client named on the front of the report. It does not in any way constitute advice to any third party who is able to access it by any means. Wood excludes to the fullest extent lawfully permitted all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising from reliance on the contents of this report. We do not however exclude our liability (if any) for personal injury or death resulting from our negligence, for fraud or any other matter in relation to which we cannot legally exclude liability.
Public Information Centre #1 Summary Report
Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Table of Contents
Page
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Notice of Study Commencement .......................................................................... 1
3.0 Notice of Public Information Centre #1 ................................................................. 1
4.0 Online Public Information Centre #1 ..................................................................... 2
4.1 Summary of PIC #1 Comments and Study Team’s Responses................. 3
5.0 Next Steps ............................................................................................................ 6
List of Tables
Table 3-1: Summary of PIC #1 Comments and Study Team's Responses
List of Appendices
Appendix A: Notice of Study Commencement
Appendix B: Notice of Public Information Centre #1
Appendix C: PIC #1 Presentation Slides
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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
1.0 Introduction
The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) is undertaking a Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the replacement of the Twenty Mile
Creek Bridge on King Street, in the Town of Lincoln. The bridge is located
approximately 550m west of Nineteenth Street where Regional Road 81 crosses
Twenty Mile Creek. A Rehabilitation / Replacement Planning Report was prepared in
June 2010 recommending a full bridge replacement A subsequent biennial bridge
inspection was undertaken in 2017 confirming the recommendation. This study is being
conducted in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EAA)
requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ Project (Phases 1-4) as outlined in the Municipal
Engineers Association’s Class EA document (Municipal Engineers Association, 2000 as
amended in 2011 and 2015).
This report documents the methods of distribution of Notice of Study Commencement
and Notice of Public Information Centre #1, the purpose and content of PIC #1, and the
comments received and responses provided by the Study Team.
2.0 Notice of Study Commencement
A Notice of Study Commencement was issued to introduce the Class EA Study and
invite the public, Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies and stakeholders to
participate in the Study process. The notice was issued via following means:
Table 2-1: Distribution Method for the Notice of Study Commencement
Notice Distribution Method Date
Posting on project webpage August 11, 2020
Email circulation to Government Agencies, Emergency October 30, 2020 &
Services, Utility Companies and Special Interest Groups November 3, 2020
Publication in Niagara This Week July 16, 2020
The Notice of Commencement is provided in Appendix A.
3.0 Notice of Public Information Centre #1
A Notice of Public Information Centre #1 was issued to invite the public, Indigenous
Nations, regulatory agencies and stakeholders to participate in the Public Information
Centre #1. The notice was issued via following means:
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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Table 3-1: Distribution Method for the Notice of Public Information Centre #1
Notice Distribution Method Date
Posting on project webpage February 3, 2021
Posting on Niagara Region’s Facebook page February 3, 2021
Grimsby Lincoln News February 18, 2021
Posting on Niagara Region’s Twitter page February 19, 2021
& March 2, 2021
Posting on Town of Lincoln’s Twitter page March 5, 2021
Email circulation to the Indigenous Nations (Mississaugas of the March 3, 2021
Credit First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and
Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council c/o
Haudenosaunee Development Institute)
Issued for mailout to the area residents February 18, 2021
& February 24,
2021
Email circulation to Government Agencies, Emergency February 16, 2021
Services, Active Transportation Committees, Utility Companies & February 24,
and Special Interest Groups 2021
Publication in Niagara This Week
The Notice of Public Information Centre #1 is provided in Appendix B.
4.0 Online Public Information Centre #1
As part of the Online Public Information Centre (PIC), information material was posted
on the Project website on March 1, 2021. Comments were received for a two-week
period (March 1 – March 12). The purpose of the PIC #1 was to:
• Provide a summary of study background and the Municipal Class EA process;
• Provide an overview of technical studies completed and planned;
• Present the Problem and Opportunity Statement;
• Present the alternative solutions;
• Outline the evaluation criteria to evaluate the alternative solutions;
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• Summarize the evaluation of alternative solutions;
• Present the preliminary preferred solution;
• Allow the public to provide input;
• Enable the use of public feedback in the next stage of developing and evaluating
potential alternative designs; and,
• Identifying the next stage of the process.
The PIC #1 slides are provided in Appendix C.
4.1 Summary of PIC #1 Comments and Study Team’s
Responses
The PIC #1 participants were encouraged to provide feedback on the Study by
submitting comments via online comment form. The deadline for comments was March
12, 2021. Comments were received from five PIC participants during the comment
period.
A summary of key PIC #1 comments and Study Team’s responses is provided in Table
4-1. The comments received through PIC #1 were grouped based on the questions
asked in the comment form and the content of the comments was summarized. Please
note that the comments provided in Table 4-1 do not reflect the exact wording, but
instead provide a summary of those comments.
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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Table 4-1: Summary of PIC #1 Comments and Study Team's Responses
Comment Form Questions Summary of Comments Study Team Response
Do you have any The evaluation seems very thorough and accurate. Thank you for your feedback.
comments on the
evaluation of alternative
solutions process?
Who are the key stakeholders in this Study and why weren’t all stakeholders contacted The key stakeholders in this Study include government agencies, Niagara
directly? Peninsula Conservation Authority, emergencies services, Regional Niagara
Active Transportation Committee, utilities and landowners directly adjacent to
the bridge.
What is the construction timeline? At this time, it is anticipated that the construction may commence in Summer
2022. However, this is subject to acquisition of necessary permits/approvals,
property acquisition, and approved budget to allow the construction.
Will emergency services have access to the roadway during construction? The Project Team recognizes the importance of King Street, especially for
emergency vehicles. The Study Team has consulted with Lincoln Fire and
Rescue Service, which has advised the importance of maintaining access to the
emergency services during constructions. As such, the Study Team will be
developing and evaluating alternative design option that with the objective to
maintaining access during construction.
What do you think about Support for the bridge replacement to incorporate a wider platform for improved Safety is one of the key considerations in the design of the bridge. Further
the Preferred Solution pedestrian and cyclist access and safety. details regarding safety and provisions for pedestrian and cycling facilities will
(Bridge Replacement)? be presented PIC #2.
All comment forms received identified support for the bridge replacement. Thank you for your support.
Safe access required for individuals and larger vehicles to cross the creek, during Design alternatives will be reviewed and assessed as part of the next phase of
construction. the Class EA. These alternatives will take into consideration with the proper
design vehicles for the ultimate design as well as during construction. The
construction staging design will take into consideration accommodation larger
vehicle access, particularly fire trucks.
Do you have any Is there a long-term vision for generally widening King Street in the Twenty Mile Creek There are ongoing consultation between the Region and Town of Lincoln to
comments that we should hollow area to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety? accommodate long term cycling facilities as part of the bridge replacement, and
consider during the next future projects. The cycling options and preferred design will be presented as
steps of the Study? part of PIC #2.
Concern regarding wider lanes on the bridge causing increased speed by vehicles. The vehicular lane width will be designed to meet current Niagara Region
standards. Concern as per comment is noted and will be taken into
consideration during design of alternatives. Exact lane width and configuration
will be determined as part of the next phase of the Class EA and will be
presented in PIC #2.
Concern expressed regarding why the new bridge has shorter service life than the The service life of the new bridge would be 75 years, which is the standard as
existing bridge. per the bridge code. In comparison, the rehabilitation of the existing bridge
would extend the service life by 30 years.
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Comment Form Questions Summary of Comments Study Team Response
Will the new bridge have the same three arch style? The preferred design for the bridge replacement has not been determined yet.
As part of the Phase 3 of the Municipal Class EA process, the Study Team will
develop and evaluate various alternative design options for the bridge
replacement. A preferred design will be identified that has minimal impact
and/or offers greatest benefit. The preferred design of the new bridge will be
presented at PIC #2.
Will the walking trail under the east arch be maintained? Yes. The trail will be maintained.
What is the planned traffic diversion route? The intent is to maintain through traffic on Regional Road 81 during
construction. No traffic diversion is planned.
Are there any sidewalks or walking paths planned between Jordan and Vineland? The study area for this Study is limited to 20 Mile Creek Arch Bridge, which is
approximately 550 m west of Nineteenth Street, where Regional Road 81
crosses Twenty Mile Creek. Any active transportation measures beyond this
area are not part of the scope of the Study. However, the bridge will be
designed in consultation with the Region and Town to accommodate any future
active transportation requirements.
Will the study consider widening of both approaches and to what distance? The current study mainly focuses on the bridge replacement. The roadway
approaches to the bridge will be reviewed to provide a proper tie-in to the new
bridge design. The details of the work at the approaches will be confirmed
during the next phase of the Class EA and will be presented in PIC #2.
Other The virtual space is difficult to use on older computers. Various information is hidden Thank you for this feedback. The virtual consultation platform was launched in
from users or not easily accessible and provides the impression that feedback is 2020 to provide a more engaging platform to communicate with the public. This
discouraged. feedback will be taken into consideration to continuously improve the platform.
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5.0 Next Steps
Comments will be further reviewed by the Study Team and will inform the next phase of
the Study. The Study Team will identify and evaluate alternative designs and will
consider the comments received during PIC #1. The preferred design will be presented
in PIC #2.
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Appendix A
NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT
Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81
In the Town of Lincoln
The Study
The Region of Niagara has initiated a Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the
replacement of the Twenty Mile Creek Bridge on
King Street, in the Town of Lincoln. The bridge is
located approximately 550m west of Nineteenth
Street where Regional Road 81 crosses Twenty Mile
Creek. This bridge was constructed in 1940 and
presently functions as a two-lane arterial road
serving east/west traffic flows. A Rehabilitation /
Replacement Planning Report was prepared in June
2010 recommending a full bridge replacement A
subsequent biennial bridge inspection was
undertaken in 2017 confirming the
recommendation.
The Process
The study is being carried out as a Schedule ‘C’ of the Class EA process in accordance with the
requirements outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class EA
document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015), which is an approved process
under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Once the study is complete, an Environmental
Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and available for public review and comment. A Notice of
Completion will be issued at that stage.
Public Consultation
Public consultation is a key element of the process and input will be sought from various parties
throughout this study. Two (2) Public Information Centres (PICs) will be conducted to solicit public
input for this study. The public will be notified of the PICs through advertisement in the local
newspapers and mail outs. The PICs will provide an opportunity for the public to review the design,
provide comments and discuss concerns and issues with the project team. For further information,
please contact one of the project team members identified below:
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Felix Wong, P. Eng.
Senior Project Manager Consultant Project Manager
Niagara Region Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, 3450 Harvester Road, Suite 100
Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Burlington, ON L7N 3W5
Telephone: 905-980-6000 ext. 3249 Telephone: 905-335-2353
graeme.guthrie@niagararegion.ca felix.wong@woodplc.com
Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.Appendix B
Notice of Public Information Centre #1 Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Detailed Design of the Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81 in the Town of Lincoln The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the replacement of the Twenty Mile Creek Bridge on King Street, in the Town of Lincoln. The bridge is located approximately 550m west of Nineteenth Street where Regional Road 81 crosses Twenty Mile Creek. A Rehabilitation / Replacement Planning Report was prepared in June 2010 recommending a full bridge replacement A subsequent biennial bridge inspection was undertaken in 2017 confirming the recommendation. The study is being carried out as a Schedule ‘C’ of the Class EA process in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class EA document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act . Niagara Region recognizes that this project is being carried out during uncertain times with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic. Niagara Region will take all necessary steps to ensure maintaining the health and safety of the public. Given the uncertainty of the pandemic, most of the future consultation and communications with the public will be online. Consultation with the public, Indigenous groups, key stakeholders, and regulatory agencies is an important component of the Class EA process. During this study, two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be hosted to seek feedback. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the PICs will be held online. The PIC #1 is being planned to solicit feedback and input on the Study, as well as provide an overview of the Study process and discuss the evaluation of alternative solutions and the preliminary preferred solution. Details about the information materials for PIC#1 will be posted online on the project webpage starting March 1, 2021. The online PIC will be available for viewing, and comments will be received, during a two-week period from March 1, 2021 to March 12, 2021. Project webpage: niagararegion.ca/projects/twenty-mile-creek-arch-bridge-replacement An online comment form will also be made available on the project webpage. You are encouraged to provide input on this study using the online comment form. You are also encouraged to provide your name and email address if you would like to be added to the Study Contact List to receive future notices about this study. Comments and requests to be added to the Study Contact List can be forwarded to the following Project Team Members: Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Felix Wong, P. Eng. Senior Project Manager Consultant Project Manager Niagara Region Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, 3450 Harvester Road, Suite 100 Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Burlington, ON L7N 3W5 Telephone: 905-980-6000 ext. 3249 Telephone: 905-335-2353 graeme.guthrie@niagararegion.ca felix.wong@woodplc.com Personal information collected or submitted in writing will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000, ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca. If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.
Appendix C
Schedule “C” Municipal Environmental Assessment (Phases 1 – 4) Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge Replacement on Regional Road 81, Town of Lincoln Online Public Information Centre March 1, 2021 – March 12, 2021 woodplc.com
Project Overview and Objective
• The Twenty Mile Creek Bridge was constructed
crossing Regional Road 81 (King Street) in
1940. King Street functions as a two-lane
arterial road serving east-west traffic flows
• In 2010, Niagara Region completed a
Rehabilitation / Replacement Planning Report,
which recommended full replacement of the
Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge. According to
the structural evaluation in this report, the
existing structure is deficient in its live load
carrying capacity
• Niagara Region also undertook a biennial
bridge inspection of all bridge structures under
its jurisdiction in 2017, which identified
deficiencies in the Twenty Mile Creek Arch
Bridge and identified the need for replacement
• The study area is located in the Town of
Lincoln, approximately 550 m west of
Nineteenth Street where Regional Road 81
crosses Twenty Mile Creek
2Natural Environment
Aquatic Ecosystem
• The fish community within Twenty Mile Creek is
comprised of species that are tolerant of the creek’s
warm water thermal regime
• 25 fish species are known to occur in Twenty Mile
Creek. There are no aquatic Species at Risk within the
study area. Grass Pickerel is a species of Special
Concern found within the study area
Terrestrial Ecosystem
• Species at Risk plants were identified within 1 square
km encompassing the study area
• One of these plants (Red Mulberry) is Endangered and
one is of Special Concern (Green Dragon)
Wildlife
• Wildlife that is known to occur within areas that overlap
the study area include 110 species of birds, 64 species
of butterflies, 41 species of mammals, 15 species of
amphibians and 9 species of reptiles
• These species don’t occur within the study area but
have been seen in the general area up to 10 km away
3Archaeology
• A Stage 1 Archaeological
Assessment is complete
• The preliminary results
show archaeological
potential along either
end of the bridge
• A Stage 2 Archaeological
Assessment will be
completed upon
determination of the
preferred design
4Cultural Heritage • The Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge in Jordan Hollow is of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest • The bridge has design or physical value as an example of a Reinforced Concrete Rigid Frame Bridge style and construction method • The bridge has historical value for its direct association with the work of Arthur Sedgwick (Chief Bridge Engineer for the Department of Highways Ontario) • The Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge has contextual value for maintaining and supporting the character of an area as an historic transportation route (old Iroquois Trail) • King Street/Regional Road 81 is part of the Cultural Heritage Landscape and with 20 Mile Creek helped contribute to the settlement of communities in the area Recommendation: • A Heritage Impact Assessment will be carried out to assess the impact of the preferred bridge design on the surrounding cultural heritage landscape. Recommended mitigative measures to conserve the heritage attributes of the resource/landscape will be proposed. 5
Transportation
• Regional Road 81 (King Street) is a major east/west roadway
extending from the Niagara Parkway in the Town of Niagara-
on-the-Lake to the west boundary between the Region of
Niagara and the City of Hamilton
• The bridge is situated in the Jordan Valley area of the Town
of Lincoln and Regional Road 81 presently functions as a
two-lane arterial road serving east/west traffic flows with an
average annual daily traffic of 5800.
• The Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan sets out the
strategic vision for transportation in the Niagara Region to
ensure that future transportation needs for an integrated
network of cycling and pedestrian facilities, transit, roads,
and highways can be planned and budgeted for as the
Region implements its future growth plan outlined in How
We GROW. This stretch of Regional Road 81 is identified in
the TMP as an infill link as part of the Strategic Cycling
Network.
6Structural Assessment
• A Rehabilitation / Replacement Planning Report (RRPR) was prepared in June 2010 which recommended full
bridge replacement.
• Niagara Region completed a biennial bridge inspection in 2017, which identified various deficiencies, including:
– Poor sidewalk conditions
– Poor conditions on both east and west approach arches
– Fair to poor condition for the center arch
– Fair to poor soffit condition
– Cracks, spalls and concrete delamination
7Water Resources
• The Twenty Mile Creek bridge can accommodate passage of a 50-year storm event (119 m3/s)
• Based on preliminary results, the structure does not meet the minimum freeboard criteria for a 100-year storm
event (186 m /s) at the upstream end of the crossing
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• There is low likelihood of overflow of water onto the bridge
• If the bridge is replaced, the replacement bridge should be slightly larger than the existing structure in order to
meet the freeboard criteria set by the Ministry of Transportation for a 100-year storm event
*50-year/100-year flow: Prediction of how often a storm event will happen
*Freeboard: Distance between the water level to the bridge
20 Mile Creek Watershed
8Problem and Opportunity Statement
Problem Statement: The Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge, constructed in 1940, consists of a three-span reinforced
concrete arch rigid frame, located on Regional Road 81 in the Town of Lincoln. The bridge crosses over Twenty Mile
Creek and is primarily within an area of residential, commercial, and recreational land use. A rehabilitation /
replacement strategy is necessary to address the deteriorating condition of the bridge as identified in the Region’s
Biennial Bridge Inspection Reports.
Opportunity Statement: In order to address the aging infrastructure, Niagara Region is taking the opportunity to
address the structural issues identified and improve overall public safety for auto users, cyclists and pedestrians.
The improvements will also provide an opportunity to achieve the Region’s active transportation objectives by
providing space on the structure for a safe cycling and pedestrian facility.
Tell us what you think about the draft Problem and Opportunity Statement!
Feel free to submit comments using the comment form!
9Alternative Solutions
• Alternative 1: Do Nothing - Leave the Twenty Mile Creek Arch Bridge on Regional Road 81 in its current
state. This alternative will result in continuing deterioration of the pre-existing structure and continued two-
lane operations
• Alternative 2: Rehabilitation of the Structure - Complete rehabilitation of the existing structure as required
to maintain vehicular access with minimal disruption to traffic
• Alternative 3: Replacement of the Structure – New two-lane vehicle bridge using existing or alternative
roadway alignment
10Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria is used to evaluate the positive or negative impacts of possible alternative solutions.
• Vegetation • Fish and Aquatic Habitat
Natural • Wildlife • Stormwater and Hydrology
Environment
• Impact to residents, property, community facilities, public parks or businesses within or adjacent to the
study corridor
Social • Archaeological Impacts
Environment • Cultural Heritage Impacts
• Improve vehicular and active transportation safety • Continued bridge inspection requirements and
• Ensure the structure meets current structural ongoing maintenance
Technical
adequacy • Ability to minimize construction constraints and
• Ability to improve life span of structure complexity
• Compatibility with Regional Plans and Policies
• Compatibility with relevant policies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan (2017)
Plan &
Policies • Complies to recommendation of past bridge assessment reports
• Capital Cost (Including Construction / Maintenance costs)
Costs
11Evaluation of Alternative Solutions
Alternative 1: Alternative 2: Alternative 3:
Category Criteria
Do Nothing Rehabilitation of the Structure Replacement of the Structure
Natural Potential impact on terrestrial species and
Environment habitats
Potential impact on aquatic species and
habitats
Potential impact to stormwater and
hydrology
Social Potential impact to residents, property,
Environment community facilities, public parks or
businesses
Potential impact on archaeological
resources
Potential impact on built heritage resources
Ability to improve vehicular and active
Technical
transportation safety
Structure meets current structural adequacy
in accordance with CHDBC
Ability to improve life span of structure
Continued bridge inspection requirements
and ongoing maintenance
Ability to minimize construction constraints
and complexity
Plans &
Conformity with Regional Plans and Policies
Policies
Conformity with the relevant policies of
Niagara Escarpment Plan (2017)
Consideration to the recommendation of
past bridge assessment reports
Costs Anticipated capital costs for construction
Anticipated maintenance costs
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Most Preferred Least PreferredPreliminary Preferred Solution
• Based on the review of existing and future conditions
and the assessment of alternative solutions, the project
team has selected “Alternative 3: Replacement of the
Structure“ as the Preliminary Preferred Solution
• Alternative 3 has been identified as the preferred
solution for the following reasons:
– It provides an opportunity to improve active
transportation by providing a wider bridge to
accommodate active transportation
– It resolves all structural bridge safety issues and
meets current regulation standards
– It complies with rural typology (wide lane widths and
paved shoulder for cycling) as per Regional policies
– It has limited immediate maintenance cost
– It has a longer service life than the rehabilitation
option (approximately 75 years), which is consistent
with the recommendations from the Rehabilitation /
Replacement Planning Report (2010) and biennial
bridge inspection
• With proper environmental constraint avoidance and
mitigation planning, the benefits of the preferred
alternative outweigh its potential impacts
13Thank You!
We thank you for your participation!
If you would like to submit any questions or comments, please submit your comments using the
Comment Form provided on the Virtual Consultation Platform. Alternatively, you can also send your
comments to the Study Team Members identified below:
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Felix Wong, P. Eng.
Senior Project Manager Consultant Project Manager
Niagara Region Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way 3450 Harvester Road
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Burlington, ON L7N 3W5
905-980-6000 ext. 3249 226-376-3941
graeme.guthrie@niagararegion.ca felix.wong@woodplc.com
Comment Deadline is March 12, 2021
14Limitations
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1. The work performed in the preparation of this report and the conclusions presented
are subject to the following:
a. The Standard Terms and Conditions which form a part of our Professional
Services Contract;
b. The Scope of Services;
c. Time and Budgetary limitations as described in our Contract; and
d. The Limitations stated herein.
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the professional services provided under the terms of our Contract, or the
conclusions presented.
3. The conclusions presented in this report were based, in part, on visual observations
of the Site and attendant structures. Our conclusions cannot and are not extended to
include those portions of the Site or structures, which are not reasonably available,
in Wood’s opinion, for direct observation.
4. The environmental conditions at the Site were assessed, within the limitations set
out above, having due regard for applicable environmental regulations as of the date
of the inspection. A review of compliance by past owners or occupants of the Site
with any applicable local, provincial or federal bylaws, orders-in-council, legislative
enactments and regulations was not performed.
5. The Site history research included obtaining information from third parties and
employees or agents of the owner. No attempt has been made to verify the accuracy
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6. Where testing was performed, it was carried out in accordance with the terms of our
contract providing for testing. Other substances, or different quantities of substances
testing for, may be present on-site and may be revealed by different or other testing
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those stated in our report may exist. Should such different conditions be
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the conclusions in the report are necessary.
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measures will allow Wood to observe compliance with the conclusions and
recommendations contained in the report. Wood’s involvement will also allow for
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