Lantz Bridge Construction (Image from video provided by West Grey)
The Municipality of West Grey says Lantz Bridge has been has been replaced by a new wider wooden bridge.
The municipality says this 15-metre single-lane bridge on Concession 2 WGR has been replaced by a two-lane bridge.
The project consisted of a comprehensive bridge inspection, full removal of the existing structure, and dewatering and excavation to prepare for the installation of the foundations.
Wooden girders and bridge deck were installed, while the bridge approaches were reconstruction and widened. Site restoration work and clean-up was also completed before the bridge was opened to motorists this past spring.
The project was partially funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Rural and Northern Stream. In addition to the federal funding of $698,000 and provincial funding of $465,000, the municipality contributed $983,000.
Mayor Christine Robinson says the replacement of the bridge would simply not be possible without the support of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
“Equally important is that by replacing the former bridge with a wooden structure, we are meeting our goal to work toward green and sustainable infrastructure. I encourage everyone to visit our website to view the fascinating drone footage of this impressive project,” says Robinson.
