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M i i l Cl E i t l A t (MCEA)Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA)Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA)p ( )

Public Information Centre (PIC) #2 Westwood Public Library 312 Centre Line Westwood OntarioPublic Information Centre (PIC) #2 – Westwood Public Library, 312 Centre Line, Westwood, Ontario Thursday May 30 2019Thursday May 30, 2019

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W t d B idWestwood BridgeWestwood BridgeM i i l Cl E i t l A tMunicipal Class Environmental AssessmentMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment

W l S d A / CWelcome Study Area / CommentsWelcome Study Area / Commentsy

Welcome to the Public Information CentreWelcome to the Public Information Centre regarding the Westwood Bridgeregarding the Westwood Bridge

The purpose of the Public Information Centre is:The purpose of the Public Information Centre is:p pThe first Public Information Centre (PIC No 1)o The first Public Information Centre (PIC No.1) ( )was held on March 7 2019 to introduce thewas held on March 7, 2019 to introduce the ,Study and present the opportunity statementStudy and present the opportunity statement, y p pp y ,the alternative solutions to the problem orthe alternative solutions to the problem or p

t it d th li i f dopportunity, and the preliminary preferred pp y, p y pl tisolution.

Your comments are important to us Following your review of theT d ’ P bli I f ti C t h b Your comments are important to us. Following your review of the i f ti l l t f th t f do Today’s Public Information Centre has been information, please complete one of the comment forms and o Today s Public Information Centre has been

d t t th f d d i f place it in the box provided or send written or email comments toarranged to present the preferred design for place it in the box provided or send written or email comments to the address on the form prior to July 2 2019

arranged to present the preferred design for th l t f th W t d B id the address on the form prior to July 2, 2019.the replacement of the Westwood Bridge.the replacement of the Westwood Bridge. Th C t f P t b h i lt tio The County of Peterborough, in consultationo The County of Peterborough, in consultation

ith HP E i i i ki t l twith HP Engineering is working to completewith HP Engineering, is working to complete h d il d d i i d i h hthe detailed design in accordance with thethe detailed design in accordance with the

environmental assessment processenvironmental assessment process.

W t d B idWestwood BridgeWestwood Bridge M i i l Cl E i t l A tMunicipal Class Environmental AssessmentMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment

This study is following the Schedule ‘A+’ Classo This study is following the Schedule A+ Class y gEA Guidelines Phases 1 and 2EA Guidelines – Phases 1 and 2.O t it f bli i t i id d to Opportunity for public input is provided at pp y p p pt d ’ PICtoday’s PIC.yF ll i l ti f th Cl EA tho Following completion of the Class EA, the o o o g co p et o o t e C ass , t eC t d t Ph 5County may proceed to Phase 5County may proceed to Phase 5 (C t ti )(Construction).(Construction).

We Are HereWe Are Here


M th d f C i tiMethods of CommunicationMethods of Communication

Notice of Public Information Centre Notice of Public Information CentreS b itt d l t i ll t t ti ll ff t d Fi t N ti⁻ Submitted electronically to potentially affected First Nations.Submitted electronically to potentially affected First Nations.S b itt d l t i ll t l t i th t h t ti l i t t i th j t⁻ Submitted electronically to regulatory agencies that may have potential interest in the project.Submitted electronically to regulatory agencies that may have potential interest in the project.S b itt d l t i ll t E S i l l h l b d d St d t T t ti⁻ Submitted electronically to Emergency Services, local school boards and Student TransportationSubmitted electronically to Emergency Services, local school boards and Student Transportation S iServices.Services.P d h C f P b h d T hi f A h d l N d b i d i l⁻ Posted on the County of Peterborough and Township of Asphodel-Norwood website and socialPosted on the County of Peterborough and Township of Asphodel Norwood website and social media sitesmedia sites.

⁻ Mailed to Township residentsMailed to Township residents.

Notice of Study Completion Notice of Study Completiony pT b bli h d i l l d th C t f P t b h d T hi f⁻ To be published in local newspapers and on the County of Peterborough and Township ofTo be published in local newspapers and on the County of Peterborough and Township of A h d l N d b it t th d f th MCEAAsphodel-Norwood website at the end of the MCEA processAsphodel Norwood website at the end of the MCEA process.


Th St d P d B k dThe Study Purpose and BackgroundThe Study Purpose and Backgroundy p g Study Purpose Study Purposey p⁻ The purpose of this Class Environmental Assessment is to identify the preferredThe purpose of this Class Environmental Assessment is to identify the preferred

l ti t dd th d t i t d diti f th W t d B id dsolution to address the deteriorated condition of the Westwood Bridge and prepare a detailed design for the preferred solutiondetailed design for the preferred solution.

St d B k d Study Background Study BackgroundSpall noted on girders and abutment wallSpall noted on girders and abutment wall

Westwood BridgeWestwood Bridgeg⁻ Two span (approximately 7 3m each span) cast-in-place concrete girder bridge with aTwo span (approximately 7.3m each span) cast in place concrete girder bridge with a

i f d t d k d h lt i f T t l t t l th freinforced concrete deck and an asphalt wearing surface. Total structure length of 22.0m.22.0m.

⁻ Roadway cross section consists of a 6 0m clear roadway carrying two lanes of trafficRoadway cross-section consists of a 6.0m clear roadway, carrying two lanes of traffic th t t i l di h i id lk h id f th t t Thover the structure including an overhanging sidewalk on each side of the structure. The g g g

current roadway cross-section does not satisfy Ministry of Transportation minimum twocurrent roadway cross section does not satisfy Ministry of Transportation minimum two lane cross section requirement of 7 0m for low volume roads (minimum lane width oflane cross-section requirement of 7.0m for low volume roads (minimum lane width of 3.0m with minimum side clearance of 0.5m).)

⁻ Bridge originally constructed circa 1937 No known major rehabilitation has beenBridge originally constructed circa 1937. No known major rehabilitation has been i d t th t t i th tcarried out on the structure in the past.

⁻ Structure is located on Center Line Road approximately 0 7km east of County RoadStructure is located on Center Line Road, approximately 0.7km east of County Road 38 in the Township of Asphodel Norwood38, in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

Spalls and deterioration noted on traffic barrier⁻ Railing arrangement consists of a 3-beam concrete traffic barrier. Existing barrier does Spalls and deterioration noted on traffic barrierg g gnot meet current structural requirementsnot meet current structural requirements. H d li / h d l i l i tl i⁻ Hydraulic / hydrologic analysis currently in progress.

⁻ Archaeology Study currently in progress.Archaeology Study currently in progress. ⁻ Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Heritage Impact Assessment are currently inCultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Heritage Impact Assessment are currently in

progress.p g


St d T A ti iti Aft th M h 7 2019 PIC N 1Study Team Activities After the March 7 2019 PIC No 1Study Team Activities After the March 7, 2019 PIC No. 1y ,

Westwood BridgeWestwood Bridgeg

f fThe preferred replacement design solution is a conforming two-lane structureThe preferred replacement design solution is a conforming two lane structure with sidewalks on both sides of the structure The installation of new trafficwith sidewalks on both sides of the structure. The installation of new traffic b i th t t d h d id il ill b i l d d ibarriers over the structure and approach roadway guiderail will be included inbarriers over the structure and approach roadway guiderail will be included in h ithe constructionthe construction.

The County and the Township has opted to proceed to tender with two optionsThe County and the Township has opted to proceed to tender with two options e Cou ty a d t e o s p as opted to p oceed to te de t t o opt o sf th t ffi b ifor the traffic barrier:for the traffic barrier:

1 Standard Steel Box Traffic Barrier1. Standard Steel Box Traffic Barrier2 Custom Concrete Box Traffic Barrier2. Custom Concrete Box Traffic Barrier


E i ti C ditiExisting ConditionsExisting Conditionsg

Typical Asphalt Wearing Surface Cracks Typical Deterioration on Traffic Barrier Cracks noted on Girder EndsTypical Asphalt Wearing Surface Cracks Typical Deterioration on Traffic Barrier Cracks noted on Girder Ends

Spalls and Water Stains on SoffitTypical Spalls on Bottom of Girders Spalls and Water Stains on SoffitTypical Spalls on Bottom of Girders


P bl d O t it St t tProblem and Opportunity StatementProblem and Opportunity Statement

Westwood BridgeWestwood Bridge Problem Statement Problem Statement

County carries out routine biennial inspections on the structure; these inspections have• County carries out routine biennial inspections on the structure; these inspections have y p ; pl d th t th d t i ti f th t t h h d i t h h bilit ti /revealed that the deterioration of the structure has reached a point where rehabilitation /revealed that the deterioration of the structure has reached a point where rehabilitation /

replacement is required in the near future in order to maintain an acceptable level ofreplacement is required in the near future in order to maintain an acceptable level of service ensure safety of motorist and to prolong the useful service life of the crossingservice, ensure safety of motorist and to prolong the useful service life of the crossing., y p g gE i ti d ti (f t l d l l d ) d t• Existing roadway cross-section (for a two-lane roadway on low volume roads) does notExisting roadway cross section (for a two lane roadway, on low volume roads) does not conform to current standardsconform to current standards.

• Existing traffic barrier does not conform to current standards• Existing traffic barrier does not conform to current standards. gI it t fi ti th t t i bl t i t f ll C di Hi h B id• In its current configuration, the structure is unable to resist full Canadian Highway BridgeIn its current configuration, the structure is unable to resist full Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) loadingDesign Code (CHBDC) loading.

O i S Opportunity Statement Opportunity Statement• Rehabilitation / replacement of the Westwood Bridge would provide improved safety• Rehabilitation / replacement of the Westwood Bridge would provide improved safety

conditions substantial cost savings by gaining additional years of services from theconditions, substantial cost savings by gaining additional years of services from the , g y g g yi ti t t d i d i f t i texisting structure and improved savings on future maintenance.existing structure and improved savings on future maintenance.


Assessment of Impacts on Environment for Preferred SolutionAssessment of Impacts on Environment for Preferred Solutionssess e t o pacts o o e t o e e ed So ut o

A i tApproximate Approximate Summary of Impacts on Various EnvironmentsApproximate Construction Length of

y pConstruction Cost in $000k Construction

N t l T t ti S i l & E i C lt lCost, in $000k (weeks) Natural Transportation, Social & Economic Cultural( )

Structure Replacement – Two-Span (75 year option)p p ( y p )

•Permanent negative impacts not anticipated for in water works;•Permanent negative impacts not anticipated for in water works;timing restrictions and protection measures required •Roadway width would be increased to approximately 7 0m (two •No appreciable impacts on cultural environmenttiming restrictions and protection measures required•No Harmful Alteration or Destruction of Fish Habitat (HADD)

•Roadway width would be increased to approximately 7.0m (two 3 0 driving lanes and 0 5 side clearances)

•No appreciable impacts on cultural environment anticipated

•$1,200 (road closed) •16-18No Harmful Alteration or Destruction of Fish Habitat (HADD)

anticipated3.0 driving lanes and 0.5 side clearances).•1.5m concrete sidewalks will be included on both sides of the

anticipated•Structure replacement will be detailed to have similar$1,200 (road closed) 16 18 anticipated

•No impact on hydraulic opening1.5m concrete sidewalks will be included on both sides of the

structureStructure replacement will be detailed to have similar

appearance as existing; therefore would fall underNo impact on hydraulic opening•Permanent negative impacts not anticipated; temporary

structure•Minimal impact on adjacent landowner

appearance as existing; therefore would fall under Schedule A+g p p ; p y

protection measures (during construction) will be requiredp j

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P f d R d d S l tiPreferred Recommended SolutionPreferred Recommended Solution

Westwood Bridge Structure Replacement (Two Span)Westwood Bridge – Structure Replacement (Two-Span)g p ( p )

C it i / R ti l Criteria / Rationale: Criteria / Rationale:

• Replacement structure would be detailed to have similar appearance as the existing As such thisReplacement structure would be detailed to have similar appearance as the existing. As such, this alternative would fall under Schedule A+alternative would fall under Schedule A+

• Reinforced concrete deck is recommended for this alternative due to its cost and durabilityReinforced concrete deck is recommended for this alternative due to its cost and durability• Replacement superstructure would be designed to current CHBDC standardsReplacement superstructure would be designed to current CHBDC standards• Replacement superstructure would be designed such that it meets the current geometric standards• Replacement superstructure would be designed such that it meets the current geometric standards

for two-lane roadway cross-section (total roadway cross section of 7 0m with 1 5m sidewalks onfor two-lane roadway cross-section (total roadway cross section of 7.0m, with 1.5m sidewalks on both sides of the structure)both sides of the structure)

• New abutments pier and wingwalls would be constructed;• New abutments, pier and wingwalls would be constructed; • Work would be carried out with the roadway fully closed during construction and implementation of• Work would be carried out with the roadway fully closed during construction and implementation of

a closed loop detour routea closed loop detour route• Structure replacement option provides 75 year service life• Structure replacement option provides 75 year service lifep p p y• Reasonable construction duration (approximately 16 18 weeks)• Reasonable construction duration (approximately 16-18 weeks)( pp y )• Reasonable construction costs ($1 2 million)• Reasonable construction costs ($1.2 million)( )• Minimal impact on adjacent land owners• Minimal impact on adjacent land ownersp j


E i ti St tExisting StructureExisting Structureg


P f d O ti (R l t ith T SPreferred Option (Replacement with Two-SpanPreferred Option (Replacement with Two-Span p ( p pC C )Concrete girder with Concrete Deck)Concrete girder with Concrete Deck)g )


T ffi B i St d d St l B B B iTraffic Barrier Standard Steel Box Beam BarrierTraffic Barrier – Standard Steel Box Beam Barrier


T ffi B i C t C t B B iTraffic Barrier – Custom Concrete Box BarrierTraffic Barrier – Custom Concrete Box Barrier


S N t StSummary Next StepsSummary Next StepsUpon completion of the Public Information Centreo The existing Westwood Bridge is deteriorated Upon completion of the Public Information Centre, o The existing Westwood Bridge is deteriorated the following steps will be taken:

g gand does not meet current code requirements the following steps will be taken:and does not meet current code requirements. g p

o Review comments received from the Public /q

Alternative solutions reviewed included Do o Review comments received from the Public / o Alternative solutions reviewed included Do Agencies for consideration in finalizing theNothing Rehabilitation and Replacement Agencies for consideration in finalizing the Nothing, Rehabilitation, and Replacement. g gpreliminary design

g, , pPreliminary recommended solution includes preliminary design.o Preliminary recommended solution includes p y g

Finalize the designy

full structure replacement This option o Finalize the design.full structure replacement. This option gPrepare an Environmental Project File (EPF)

p pid bl t ti d ti o Prepare an Environmental Project File (EPF) provides a reasonable construction duration, p j ( )

d ti th l i d lt tip ,th ti / bl t ti t documenting the planning and consultation the optimum / reasonable construction cost g p gp

d th l t t t l i lif f ll th process.and the longest structural service life of all the pP bli h th N ti f St d C l ti

and the longest structural service life of all the lt ti o Publish the Notice of Study Completion.alternatives. o Publish the Notice of Study Completion.

S bj t t f bl bli i i dalternatives.

o Subject to favourable public review period,o Subject to favourable public review period, d ith d t il d d i d t tproceed with detailed design and contractproceed with detailed design and contract

k ti f ll d b t d ipackage preparation followed by tenderingTh k f tt d d package preparation followed by tendering d t ti i 2021 ( bj t t C t

Thank you for your attendance and and construction in 2021 (subject to County

a you o you atte da ce a dti i ti i thi bli ti and construction in 2021 (subject to County

C il l) d b i d b dparticipation in this public meeting.

Council approval) and may be revised basedparticipation in this public meeting.

Council approval) and may be revised based on any further deteriorationPl id t b J l 2 2019 on any further deterioration.Please provide comments by July 2, 2019Please provide comments by July 2, 2019


Please Fill Out a Comment SheetPlease Fill Out a Comment SheetPlease Fill Out a Comment SheetC t d i f ti di th d j t b i ll t d t i t• Comments and information regarding the proposed project are being collected to assistComments and information regarding the proposed project are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act The collection ofin meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. The collection of g qcomments and information will be conducted in accordance with the Freedom ofcomments and information will be conducted in accordance with the Freedom of I f ti d P t ti f P i A t C t ill b i t i d fil fInformation and Protection of Privacy Act Comments will be maintained on file for useInformation and Protection of Privacy Act. Comments will be maintained on file for use during the Study and may be included in the Study documentation With the exceptionduring the Study and may be included in the Study documentation. With the exception g y y yof personal information all comment will become part of the public recordof personal information, all comment will become part of the public record.p , p pIf ith t t h ti l fill t t h t• If you with to comment or have any questions please fill out a comment sheet orIf you with to comment or have any questions, please fill out a comment sheet or provide written comments to the contacts below no later than July 2 2019provide written comments to the contacts below no later than July 2, 2019.

Mr. Tyler Clemens Ms. Kendra Reid, C.E.T.yProject Manager

,Senior Engineering TechnologistProject Manager

HP E i i ISenior Engineering TechnologistC t f P t b hHP Engineering Inc. County of Peterborough

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310 Armour RoadPeterborough Ontario K9H 1Y6Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1Y6

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