Key Dates
Staff received notice from GM Blue Plan
Staff received notice from GM Blue Plan regarding their recommendation of the closure of the Riversdale Bridge on May 11, 2020. This recommendation was approved by Council on May 12, 2020.
Council Approved Closure
Staff received notice from GM Blue Plan regarding their recommendation of the closure of the Riversdale Bridge on May 11, 2020. This recommendation was approved by Council on May 12, 2020.
Project Notification
On October 22, 2020 the Historic Saugeen Metis, Great Lakes Metis Council, Saugeen First Nation, Saugeen Ojibway Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation were notified of the Notice of Project Initiation and the Public Information Centre Virtual Meeting.
On October 22, 2020 a Notice of Project Initiation and information regarding the Public Information Centre Virtual Meeting was sent to residents surrounding the Riversdale Bridge.
On October 22, 2020 and October 29, 2020 a Notice of Project Initiation and information regarding the Public Information Centre Virtual Meeting was published in the Hanover Post and the Walkerton Herald Times.
Project Notification
On October 22, 2020 and October 29, 2020 a Notice of Project Initiation and information regarding the Public Information Centre Virtual Meeting was published in the Hanover Post and the Walkerton Herald Times.
Public Information Meeting Held
The Municipality of Brockton is advancing project specific planning to address the deteriorated condition of Bridge No.2 (Greenock) on Bridge Street in Riversdale, just north of Highway 9. The Municipality has identified advanced deterioration of the superstructure and substructure, including severe section loss in the floor beams and significant corrosion of the concrete and steel elements throughout. As a result, the bridge was recently closed to all traffic. The project is being planned under Schedule ‘B’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), as outlined in the Municipal Class EA Manual prepared by the Municipal Engineers Association (2015).
Alternative solutions that were considered for the structure included the following:
1. Do Nothing;
2. Rehabilitate the Existing Bridge;
3A. Replacement with a Single-Lane Structure;
3B. Replacement with a Two-Lane Structure;
4. Bridge Removal; and
5. Bridge Retention/Adaption.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting was held virtually using Zoom video conferencing. You can watch the public meeting here: Public Information Session, November 9th, 2020.
Public Comments Closed
November 23, 2020 was the final day to submit public comments.
Council Report
On February 9, 2021 GM Blue Plan presented to Council regarding the Riversdale Bridge findings and a recommendation based on these findings. Council decided to move forward with replacing the bridge, however whether the bridge will be replaced with a one or two lane structure will be determined at a later date.
Council Report
On March 23, 2021 Brockton Council decided to replace the Riversdale with a two lane structure as per the recommendation from GM Blue Plan
Notice of Completion
On April 1, 2021 GM Blue Plan issued the Notice of Completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. This notice initiates a 30 day comment period where interested persons may provide written comment to our team below. Please read the Notice of Completion for more information on the commenting period.
Notice of Completion Commenting Period Ends
May 3, 2021 is the final day to submit comments as per the Notice of Completion commenting period.