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County of PeterboroughHavelock - Belmont - Methuen

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for

Burnt Dam BridgeReplacement/Rehabilitation/Retirement/Repurposing

Public Information Centre (PIC) #1- Online -

August 10th to August 28th, 2020

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the

requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for

use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All

comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you

have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the

project team members listed in the Project Contacts.

County of Peterborough ● Havelock - Belmont - Methuen

Burnt Dam Bridge

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Welcome

Welcome to the first online Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Schedule 'A+' Municipal Class

Environmental Assessment (EA) for the replacement, rehabilitation, retirement, or repurposing of the Burnt

Dam Bridge. If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on these projects,

please contact the following individuals by Friday September 18th, 2020:

County of Peterborough ● Havelock - Belmont - Methuen

Burnt Dam Bridge

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County of PeterboroughKendra Reid, P.Eng.Engineering & Design310 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6Phone: 705.775.2737 ext. 3202Email: [email protected]

D.M. Wills Associates LimitedZach Staples, P.Eng.Assistant Manager, Structural Engineering150 Jameson Drive, Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9Phone: 705.742.2297 ext. 251Email: [email protected]

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process

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County of Peterborough ● Havelock - Belmont - Methuen

Burnt Dam Bridge

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METRIC SCALE

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Phase 1 - Problem or Opportunity - Burnt Dam Bridge

Problem / Opportunity Statement

· The study will identify and evaluate alternatives to replace, rehabilitate, repurpose, or retire the Burnt Dam Bridge withrespect to natural environments (fish habitat and water features, terrestrial ecosystems, vegetation, wildlife, species atrisk), cultural environments (First Nations, heritage, archeological), socio-economic environments (accessibility for localresidents during construction, cost, impacts to municipal/emergency services, property impacts), and transportationenvironments (detour route during construction, roadway safety, traffic operations and consideration for AADT volumes).

Study Area

· The Study Area generally covers the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, with specific attention being given to thearea within the immediate vicinity of the bridge and the surrounding residential and recreational areas.

· Burnt Dam Bridge (Bridge #099047) was constructed in its current location around 1970. The structure was designed to1911 standards, indicating that the bridge was relocated to its current location and thus substantially older than fifty yearsold. The Burnt Dam Bridge conveys a single lane of alternating traffic (load posted for 5 tonne) on an unopened andunmaintained township road, in the north-south direction over the North River at the Burnt Dam, which is managed by theMinistry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The North River flows to the east from Round Lake through the Burnt Damand under Burnt Dam Bridge before flowing into Belmont Lake.

· The Study Area meets the following criteria indicative of archaeological potential (MTCS Standards & Guidelines forConsultant Archaeologists, Section 1.3.1)Water sources: primary, secondary, or past water source (North River)

Purpose of Study

· Burnt Dam Bridge has been identified through structural inspection to be in need of structural intervention in the nearfuture, in addition the structure is older than its intended design life when constructed. The deterioration of the bridgebrings into question its ability to perform its functional requirements without structural intervention. The purpose of thisStudy is to evaluate alternatives for the replacement, rehabilitation, retirement, or repurposing of the Burnt Dam Bridgewith respect to the cultural heritage of the bridge, archeological significance of the surrounding area, and potentialenvironmental impacts of the respective alternatives. The findings of the Study will allow the County of Peterborough toproceed with preferred solution identified throughout the Schedule 'A+' Environmental Assessment process.

Public and Review Agency Consultation

· A "Notice of Study Commencement" was previously published and sent to review agencies and identified stakeholders toreview.

· This Public Information Centre (PIC) is intended to provide an opportunity for members of the public to review anddiscuss the project with the County of Peterborough and its representatives, provide input for consideration during theplanning of this project, express any concerns with respect to proposed alternatives and the preferred solution, anddiscuss potential impacts associated with construction related to the project.

· Continuing Indigenous Consultation.

Phase 1: Identification of Problem or Opportunity

General Location Plan

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Phase Two - Alternative Solutions

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Do Nothing

- This alternative has been included as a basis for comparison to other alternatives.

Replacement

- This Alternative will generally include replacement of the structure with a new single span structure,

on the existing abutments. The replacement bridge will have a 75 year design life.

Rehabilitation

- Rehabilitation of the bridge will include installation of approach guide rail, installation of a code

compliant barrier, and replacement of the deck. A load posting will remain in place, and the

rehabilitation will extend the life of the bridge by up to 10 years.

Repurposing

- This Alternative will generally include closure of Burnt Dam Road to vehicular traffic at the bridge

location, as well as rehabilitation of the bridge which will include replacement of the deck. The

crossing will be maintained for pedestrian and off road vehicle use.

Retirement

- This Alternative will generally include closure of Burnt Dam Road at the bridge location. The

crossing will be removed. This will result in recreational traffic being directed to alternate routes.

Phase 2: Identification of Burnt Dam Bridge Alternative Solutions

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Assessment of Impacts of Alternative Solutions

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NaturalEnvironment Cultural Environment Socio-Economic

EnvironmentTransportation Environment

Alternative 1

Do Nothing$ 0

- No impact on naturalenvironmentanticipated

- No impact on culturalenvironment anticipated

- Structure will continue todeteriorate and will result inincreased maintenance costs,and eventual bridge closure

- Safety issues due to the deteriorated deck, deficientapproach guide rail, and non-compliant bridge barrierwill not be addressed- Road closure will become necessary (see Alternative 5)

Alternative 2

Replacement$ 750,000

- No long term impacton naturalenvironmentanticipated

- Structural replacement willbe detailed in line withrecommendations from theCultural Heritage EvaluationReport (pending)

- Current hydraulic opening ismaintained- New superstructure will have a75 year design life

- New crossing will have a 4m wide deck, maintainingsingle lane alternating traffic- New crossing will not require load posting- New crossing will require minimal maintenance, resultingin reduce partial and full closures

Alternative 3

Rehabilitation$ 175,000

- No long term impacton naturalenvironmentanticipated

- Structure aesthetics will notbe altered

- Current hydraulic opening ismaintained

- Existing roadway width will be reduced to permitinstallation of a code compliant barrier- Load posting will remain in place

Alternative 4

Retirement$ 120,000

- No long term impacton naturalenvironmentanticipated

- The crossing will beremoved

- No future maintenance at thecrossing required

- Vehicular access to the dam for maintenance will beeliminated- Burnt Dam Road will no longer be a through route forrecreational and pedestrian traffic. Traffic will bepermanently diverted to alternate routes

Alternative 5

Repurpose$ 85,000

- No impact on naturalenvironmentanticipated

- Structure aesthetics will notbe altered

- Current hydraulic opening ismaintained- Temporary impact to adjacentlandowners during construction

- Pedestrian and off-road vehicle traffic will be maintained- Load posting will remain in place

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BURNT DAM BRIDGE:

SINGLE LANE

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

BURNT DAM BRIDGE:

SINGLE LANE

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

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BURNT DAM BRIDGE:

SINGLE LANE

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

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NEW

TURNAROUND

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NEW TURNAROUND

AT END OF LANE

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Next Steps and Project Contacts

Thank You for Your InterestCounty of PeterboroughKendra Reid, P.Eng.Engineering & Design310 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6Phone: 705.775.2737 ext. 3202Email: [email protected]

Next Steps

· Review Public and Review Agency Input from the PIC #1.· Identify Alternative Design Concepts for Preferred Solution.· Detailed Inventory of Natural, Social and Economic Environment.· Identify Impact of Alternative Designs on Environment and Mitigating Measures.· Present Alternative Design Concepts at PIC #2· Evaluate Alternative Designs: Identify Recommended Design.· Prepare Project File· Publish "Notice of Study Completion".· Detailed Design and Approvals.· Construction.· Report to County Council.· Indigenous Consultation.

Public Input and Comment

· Feel free to provide written input or comment, for consideration by theproject team, by sending an email or mail to the identified representativesof the County of Peterborough or D.M. Wills Associates Limited byFriday September 18th, 2020.   

· Information and comments received are collected under the authority ofthe Municipal Act and will be subject to the requirements of the Freedomof Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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D.M. Wills Associates LimitedZach Staples, P.Eng.Assistant Manager, Structural Engineering150 Jameson Drive, Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9Phone: 705.742.2297 ext. 251Email: [email protected]