A $1.6-million rehabilitation of Wallaceburg’s walking bridge is being recommended to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council.
“The LO Stonehouse Walking Bridge in the community of Wallaceburg was closed on November 10, 2021 due to public safety concerns,” Municipal officials said in a media release.
“The Municipality has retained Dillon Consulting to complete a detailed condition assessment of the bridge. To ensure continued public safety, it is being recommended that the structure remain closed until a comprehensive rehabilitation of the bridge has been completed.”
Municipal officials added: “Chatham-Kent Engineering is bringing a report to Council on March 28, 2022 that will seek approval to move forward with rehabilitation at an estimated cost of $1.6-million. If approved, design activities will commence in 2022, with construction to be completed in 2023.”
Municipal officials also thanked the public for their patience during the necessary closure.
For updates on this project and all other projects in Chatham-Kent, visit www.chatham-kent.ca/constructionprojects
