McCutcheon bridge meeting update

Many community members came out to attend the meeting updating the status of the new McCutcheon bridge project. A delegation representing the town of Bracebridge attended and participated in the presentation. These members included

• Andrew Stacey - Engineering Technologist

• Barb McMurray - Oakley Ward Councillor

• John Sisson - Chief Administrative Officer

• Lori-Lynn Giaschi-Pacini - District Councillor

• Steven Clement - District Councillor

  • Rick Maloney - Macaulay Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor

• Walt Schmid - Director of Public Works

Councillor McMurray stated that it was a positive meeting and

residents offered many good questions. McMurray also indicated that credit should be given to Andrew Stacey- Engineering Technologist, who worked very hard to get the new bridge proposal much closer to what residents wanted than the original town proposal.

The bridge plan changes include keeping it to one lane, eliminating the proposed pedestrian path, upgrading the deck from wood to asphalt and raising the rail height for safety.

An aesthetic proposal that was suggested by a community member was changing the rail to an arched vs a flat rail. The representatives indicated they would consider this proposal.