Jewel Bridge Environmental Assessment Study

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The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is commencing a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA Study) under the Environmental Assessment Act to determine the preferred method of improvement to the Jewel Bridge which crosses the Sauble River in Sauble Beach in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Please watch this page for documents, information and your opportunity to provide input as the Study progresses.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is commencing a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA Study) under the Environmental Assessment Act to determine the preferred method of improvement to the Jewel Bridge which crosses the Sauble River in Sauble Beach in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Please watch this page for documents, information and your opportunity to provide input as the Study progresses.

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  • Share Hello, Thank you for the presentation and providing the rationale regarding options. As our property abuts the bridge, we are very interested on what considerations there are to address the line of site coming from the West. Both the single lane and two-lane proposals have pro's and con's and I would only be apposed to trying to rehabilitation the structure again as it is showing end of life. I have three questions and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the potential impacts directly to our property. 1- Does the Town have enough capital reserves to replace the bridge with a two-lane or would going with this option delay the project delivery over a single-lane? 2- What would the project duration timelines typically be for the single lane vs. double lane bridge. I saw that you indicated 8-10 months and wanted to confirm that would be at once or would it be over a longer duration due to periods of no activity related to seasonal and the fish spawning periods? 3- If either a new single lane or two lane option was to move forward, what year would the Town anticipate beginning the project? Thank you on Facebook Share Hello, Thank you for the presentation and providing the rationale regarding options. As our property abuts the bridge, we are very interested on what considerations there are to address the line of site coming from the West. Both the single lane and two-lane proposals have pro's and con's and I would only be apposed to trying to rehabilitation the structure again as it is showing end of life. I have three questions and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the potential impacts directly to our property. 1- Does the Town have enough capital reserves to replace the bridge with a two-lane or would going with this option delay the project delivery over a single-lane? 2- What would the project duration timelines typically be for the single lane vs. double lane bridge. I saw that you indicated 8-10 months and wanted to confirm that would be at once or would it be over a longer duration due to periods of no activity related to seasonal and the fish spawning periods? 3- If either a new single lane or two lane option was to move forward, what year would the Town anticipate beginning the project? Thank you on Twitter Share Hello, Thank you for the presentation and providing the rationale regarding options. As our property abuts the bridge, we are very interested on what considerations there are to address the line of site coming from the West. Both the single lane and two-lane proposals have pro's and con's and I would only be apposed to trying to rehabilitation the structure again as it is showing end of life. I have three questions and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the potential impacts directly to our property. 1- Does the Town have enough capital reserves to replace the bridge with a two-lane or would going with this option delay the project delivery over a single-lane? 2- What would the project duration timelines typically be for the single lane vs. double lane bridge. I saw that you indicated 8-10 months and wanted to confirm that would be at once or would it be over a longer duration due to periods of no activity related to seasonal and the fish spawning periods? 3- If either a new single lane or two lane option was to move forward, what year would the Town anticipate beginning the project? Thank you on Linkedin Email Hello, Thank you for the presentation and providing the rationale regarding options. As our property abuts the bridge, we are very interested on what considerations there are to address the line of site coming from the West. Both the single lane and two-lane proposals have pro's and con's and I would only be apposed to trying to rehabilitation the structure again as it is showing end of life. I have three questions and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the potential impacts directly to our property. 1- Does the Town have enough capital reserves to replace the bridge with a two-lane or would going with this option delay the project delivery over a single-lane? 2- What would the project duration timelines typically be for the single lane vs. double lane bridge. I saw that you indicated 8-10 months and wanted to confirm that would be at once or would it be over a longer duration due to periods of no activity related to seasonal and the fish spawning periods? 3- If either a new single lane or two lane option was to move forward, what year would the Town anticipate beginning the project? Thank you link

    Hello, Thank you for the presentation and providing the rationale regarding options. As our property abuts the bridge, we are very interested on what considerations there are to address the line of site coming from the West. Both the single lane and two-lane proposals have pro's and con's and I would only be apposed to trying to rehabilitation the structure again as it is showing end of life. I have three questions and would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the potential impacts directly to our property. 1- Does the Town have enough capital reserves to replace the bridge with a two-lane or would going with this option delay the project delivery over a single-lane? 2- What would the project duration timelines typically be for the single lane vs. double lane bridge. I saw that you indicated 8-10 months and wanted to confirm that would be at once or would it be over a longer duration due to periods of no activity related to seasonal and the fish spawning periods? 3- If either a new single lane or two lane option was to move forward, what year would the Town anticipate beginning the project? Thank you

    Riverbend asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in this project, as well as for taking the time to provide your feedback. 

    With regards to your questions: 

    1. Final budget requirements will be based on the completed detailed design, at which point the Town can confirm the suitability of the reserves. Current budgets have been set based on high level cost estimates for a two-lane bridge. The cost for replacement would likely be a combination of grant funding and capital reserves. The Town can confirm there is sufficient reserves and there would not be a delay due to choosing a two lane instead of one lane structure. 
    2. The final construction schedule will be confirmed during detailed design and can be dependent on what stipulations and constraints are included in the Construction Contract, which may or may not include a winter shutdown period. 
    3. Once the report is finalized, the results will be valid for a period of up to 10 years. The exact schedule will depend on the recommended solution but currently staff anticipate that the design phase will proceed in 2025-2026 with construction to proceed following completion of the detailed design. 
  • Share Thank you for sharing the volume and specific information on this project. As a resident of Jewel Place, I’m concerned that creating a 2 lane bridge will lead to the same traffic volume and speed concerns expressed in Alternative C in which you described potential traffic calming solutions. The speed of vehicles and ATVs with the poor visibility on the west approach into the bridge is a disaster waiting to happen with the existing 1 lane bridge. Eliminating the requirement to slow for one lane access will create a large safety concern. What are the options to mitigate this? on Facebook Share Thank you for sharing the volume and specific information on this project. As a resident of Jewel Place, I’m concerned that creating a 2 lane bridge will lead to the same traffic volume and speed concerns expressed in Alternative C in which you described potential traffic calming solutions. The speed of vehicles and ATVs with the poor visibility on the west approach into the bridge is a disaster waiting to happen with the existing 1 lane bridge. Eliminating the requirement to slow for one lane access will create a large safety concern. What are the options to mitigate this? on Twitter Share Thank you for sharing the volume and specific information on this project. As a resident of Jewel Place, I’m concerned that creating a 2 lane bridge will lead to the same traffic volume and speed concerns expressed in Alternative C in which you described potential traffic calming solutions. The speed of vehicles and ATVs with the poor visibility on the west approach into the bridge is a disaster waiting to happen with the existing 1 lane bridge. Eliminating the requirement to slow for one lane access will create a large safety concern. What are the options to mitigate this? on Linkedin Email Thank you for sharing the volume and specific information on this project. As a resident of Jewel Place, I’m concerned that creating a 2 lane bridge will lead to the same traffic volume and speed concerns expressed in Alternative C in which you described potential traffic calming solutions. The speed of vehicles and ATVs with the poor visibility on the west approach into the bridge is a disaster waiting to happen with the existing 1 lane bridge. Eliminating the requirement to slow for one lane access will create a large safety concern. What are the options to mitigate this? link

    Thank you for sharing the volume and specific information on this project. As a resident of Jewel Place, I’m concerned that creating a 2 lane bridge will lead to the same traffic volume and speed concerns expressed in Alternative C in which you described potential traffic calming solutions. The speed of vehicles and ATVs with the poor visibility on the west approach into the bridge is a disaster waiting to happen with the existing 1 lane bridge. Eliminating the requirement to slow for one lane access will create a large safety concern. What are the options to mitigate this?

    Jewel Bridge asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in this project and for taking the time to provide your comments and questions. 

    The installation of a two-lane bridge in the same location as existing will continue to include the horizontal curve at the west approach which will have a lower design speed than the straight alignment that would be proposed along the unopened right-of-way. Introduction of curves in a road is a potential traffic calming measure itself. A two-lane bridge will improve safety for users as the two-way one lane condition with poor sight lines would be removed, reducing the probability of a collision. If speeding were to become a concern, other traffic calming measures could be considered within a traffic study. 

    More information on the traffic calming measures can be found in the Town's Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy. 

  • Share Hello, I have a couple of questions: -Can you please elaborate on the timeframe estimate for the assessments and construction? If I understand correctly, you have deemed alternatives A, B, and C not viable, but what would the construction timeframe look like for D, E, and F? -When you say that rehabilitating the existing bridge will offer the 'shortest extension of service life', can you elaborate on what that life might be - what is your best estimate on how many years we have before we go through an assessment again, if option D is chosen? As a resident of Dorena Crescent, I feel that keeping Jewel Bridge open and safe is extremely important for both vehicular and non vehicular traffic. The bridge connects residents to the larger Sauble community in a way that must be preserved. Closing the bridge would effectively cut us off from our town, forcing us to detour several kilometers out of the way, only to then have to "re-enter" the town we already live in. For me, this would have a significant negative impact, on top of all the other negative impacts cited in your presentation slides. I believe there is an increasing trend of people moving here full-time, replacing the weekend cottage goers, which will ultimately increase traffic on the bridge and roads, so this is a timely and important assessment. Thank you for engaging in the assessment, and for communicating with residents. on Facebook Share Hello, I have a couple of questions: -Can you please elaborate on the timeframe estimate for the assessments and construction? If I understand correctly, you have deemed alternatives A, B, and C not viable, but what would the construction timeframe look like for D, E, and F? -When you say that rehabilitating the existing bridge will offer the 'shortest extension of service life', can you elaborate on what that life might be - what is your best estimate on how many years we have before we go through an assessment again, if option D is chosen? As a resident of Dorena Crescent, I feel that keeping Jewel Bridge open and safe is extremely important for both vehicular and non vehicular traffic. The bridge connects residents to the larger Sauble community in a way that must be preserved. Closing the bridge would effectively cut us off from our town, forcing us to detour several kilometers out of the way, only to then have to "re-enter" the town we already live in. For me, this would have a significant negative impact, on top of all the other negative impacts cited in your presentation slides. I believe there is an increasing trend of people moving here full-time, replacing the weekend cottage goers, which will ultimately increase traffic on the bridge and roads, so this is a timely and important assessment. Thank you for engaging in the assessment, and for communicating with residents. on Twitter Share Hello, I have a couple of questions: -Can you please elaborate on the timeframe estimate for the assessments and construction? If I understand correctly, you have deemed alternatives A, B, and C not viable, but what would the construction timeframe look like for D, E, and F? -When you say that rehabilitating the existing bridge will offer the 'shortest extension of service life', can you elaborate on what that life might be - what is your best estimate on how many years we have before we go through an assessment again, if option D is chosen? As a resident of Dorena Crescent, I feel that keeping Jewel Bridge open and safe is extremely important for both vehicular and non vehicular traffic. The bridge connects residents to the larger Sauble community in a way that must be preserved. Closing the bridge would effectively cut us off from our town, forcing us to detour several kilometers out of the way, only to then have to "re-enter" the town we already live in. For me, this would have a significant negative impact, on top of all the other negative impacts cited in your presentation slides. I believe there is an increasing trend of people moving here full-time, replacing the weekend cottage goers, which will ultimately increase traffic on the bridge and roads, so this is a timely and important assessment. Thank you for engaging in the assessment, and for communicating with residents. on Linkedin Email Hello, I have a couple of questions: -Can you please elaborate on the timeframe estimate for the assessments and construction? If I understand correctly, you have deemed alternatives A, B, and C not viable, but what would the construction timeframe look like for D, E, and F? -When you say that rehabilitating the existing bridge will offer the 'shortest extension of service life', can you elaborate on what that life might be - what is your best estimate on how many years we have before we go through an assessment again, if option D is chosen? As a resident of Dorena Crescent, I feel that keeping Jewel Bridge open and safe is extremely important for both vehicular and non vehicular traffic. The bridge connects residents to the larger Sauble community in a way that must be preserved. Closing the bridge would effectively cut us off from our town, forcing us to detour several kilometers out of the way, only to then have to "re-enter" the town we already live in. For me, this would have a significant negative impact, on top of all the other negative impacts cited in your presentation slides. I believe there is an increasing trend of people moving here full-time, replacing the weekend cottage goers, which will ultimately increase traffic on the bridge and roads, so this is a timely and important assessment. Thank you for engaging in the assessment, and for communicating with residents. link

    Hello, I have a couple of questions: -Can you please elaborate on the timeframe estimate for the assessments and construction? If I understand correctly, you have deemed alternatives A, B, and C not viable, but what would the construction timeframe look like for D, E, and F? -When you say that rehabilitating the existing bridge will offer the 'shortest extension of service life', can you elaborate on what that life might be - what is your best estimate on how many years we have before we go through an assessment again, if option D is chosen? As a resident of Dorena Crescent, I feel that keeping Jewel Bridge open and safe is extremely important for both vehicular and non vehicular traffic. The bridge connects residents to the larger Sauble community in a way that must be preserved. Closing the bridge would effectively cut us off from our town, forcing us to detour several kilometers out of the way, only to then have to "re-enter" the town we already live in. For me, this would have a significant negative impact, on top of all the other negative impacts cited in your presentation slides. I believe there is an increasing trend of people moving here full-time, replacing the weekend cottage goers, which will ultimately increase traffic on the bridge and roads, so this is a timely and important assessment. Thank you for engaging in the assessment, and for communicating with residents.

    Dorena Resident asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review the presented material and to provide your feedback and questions. 

    Rehabilitation of the existing bridge is expected to extend the life of the existing bridge in the order of 15 years (+/- 5 years) at which time it would need to be re-evaluated but planning for its replacement is expected to then become required. With a full replacement the design life of a new bridge is 75 years, with maintenance and repairs activities occurring within that period. 

    Final construction durations will need to be confirmed following detailed design and detailing the construction constraints in the construction contract. However, to allow comparison between the options approximate construction duration for rehabilitation, and replacement with either a single lane or two-lane bridge under full road closure, would be 4-6 months for rehabilitation, or 8-10 months for replacement. Under full road closure the difference in construction duration between a single land and two-lane bridge is minimal. 

  • Share After watching the video presentation, I got the impression that removing the current bridge and not replacing it with another bridge is not being considered. Can you please confirm this? It would be devastating to local residents on the east side of the bridge to loose access (vehicle, bicycle and walking) to the rest of Sauble Beach (down town, beach, school etc.). on Facebook Share After watching the video presentation, I got the impression that removing the current bridge and not replacing it with another bridge is not being considered. Can you please confirm this? It would be devastating to local residents on the east side of the bridge to loose access (vehicle, bicycle and walking) to the rest of Sauble Beach (down town, beach, school etc.). on Twitter Share After watching the video presentation, I got the impression that removing the current bridge and not replacing it with another bridge is not being considered. Can you please confirm this? It would be devastating to local residents on the east side of the bridge to loose access (vehicle, bicycle and walking) to the rest of Sauble Beach (down town, beach, school etc.). on Linkedin Email After watching the video presentation, I got the impression that removing the current bridge and not replacing it with another bridge is not being considered. Can you please confirm this? It would be devastating to local residents on the east side of the bridge to loose access (vehicle, bicycle and walking) to the rest of Sauble Beach (down town, beach, school etc.). link

    After watching the video presentation, I got the impression that removing the current bridge and not replacing it with another bridge is not being considered. Can you please confirm this? It would be devastating to local residents on the east side of the bridge to loose access (vehicle, bicycle and walking) to the rest of Sauble Beach (down town, beach, school etc.).

    Ziggy asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review the presented material and connect with us and provide your question. That is correct, removal of the bridge without replacement is not being considered further due to the significant impact to users. 

  • Share 🧐Springcreek Road should be put straight though to 6th Street North. Jewel Bridge could be then reassigned to a walking/cycling bridge and it’s integrity maintained on Facebook Share 🧐Springcreek Road should be put straight though to 6th Street North. Jewel Bridge could be then reassigned to a walking/cycling bridge and it’s integrity maintained on Twitter Share 🧐Springcreek Road should be put straight though to 6th Street North. Jewel Bridge could be then reassigned to a walking/cycling bridge and it’s integrity maintained on Linkedin Email 🧐Springcreek Road should be put straight though to 6th Street North. Jewel Bridge could be then reassigned to a walking/cycling bridge and it’s integrity maintained link

    🧐Springcreek Road should be put straight though to 6th Street North. Jewel Bridge could be then reassigned to a walking/cycling bridge and it’s integrity maintained

    Sauble Beach Resident asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your interest in this project.

    The installation of a two-lane bridge within the unopened road allowance from Sixth Street North to Jewel Bridge Road/Spring Creek Road was initially reviewed and found to have too high an environmental impact in addition to a significantly increased financial impact over all other available alternatives. This extension passes through a Town area zoned as environmental hazard, as well as just under a 1 kilometre wide Conservation Authority regulated area and flood plain. Installation of a road and bridge along this corridor introduces a new road prism and fill through this Grey Sauble Conservation Authority regulated area and floodplain, introducing fill within the floodplain would result in upstream flooding during larger storm events. The new route would also require extensive removal of mature trees and vegetation, affecting animal and bird habitat. Removal of trees near the banks of the river can also result in increased water temperatures, which are unfavourable to fish and other aquatic species. In addition, the consolidation of soils underneath the new road may affect groundwater levels and flows.

    Further information regarding the classification of Environmental Hazard land areas, the permitted uses, development within these areas, shoreline and flood protection, etc., can be found in the Town's Official Plan, section 4.1.4. 

  • Share Why can't a two lane bridge be installed at the 6th street extension to Jewel Bridge Road? With this construction plan the old Jewel bridge can remain in place until construction is completed for least disruption of traffic. The old bridge can be closed afterwards to vehicle traffic and used only as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. on Facebook Share Why can't a two lane bridge be installed at the 6th street extension to Jewel Bridge Road? With this construction plan the old Jewel bridge can remain in place until construction is completed for least disruption of traffic. The old bridge can be closed afterwards to vehicle traffic and used only as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. on Twitter Share Why can't a two lane bridge be installed at the 6th street extension to Jewel Bridge Road? With this construction plan the old Jewel bridge can remain in place until construction is completed for least disruption of traffic. The old bridge can be closed afterwards to vehicle traffic and used only as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. on Linkedin Email Why can't a two lane bridge be installed at the 6th street extension to Jewel Bridge Road? With this construction plan the old Jewel bridge can remain in place until construction is completed for least disruption of traffic. The old bridge can be closed afterwards to vehicle traffic and used only as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. link

    Why can't a two lane bridge be installed at the 6th street extension to Jewel Bridge Road? With this construction plan the old Jewel bridge can remain in place until construction is completed for least disruption of traffic. The old bridge can be closed afterwards to vehicle traffic and used only as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge.

    VicW asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in this project.

    The installation of a two-lane bridge within the unopened road allowance from Sixth Street North to Jewel Bridge Road/Spring Creek Road was initially reviewed and found to have too high an environmental impact in addition to a significantly increased financial impact over all other available alternatives. This extension passes through a Town area zoned as environmental hazard, as well as just under a 1 kilometre wide Conservation Authority regulated area and flood plain. Installation of a road and bridge along this corridor introduces a new road prism and fill through this Grey Sauble Conservation Authority regulated area and floodplain, introducing fill within the floodplain would result in upstream flooding during larger storm events. The new route would also require extensive removal of mature trees and vegetation, affecting animal and bird habitat. Removal of trees near the banks of the river can also result in increased water temperatures, which are unfavourable to fish and other aquatic species. In addition, the consolidation of soils underneath the new road may affect groundwater levels and flows.

    Further information regarding the classification of Environmental Hazard land areas, the permitted uses, development within these areas, shoreline and flood protection, etc., can be found in the Town's Official Plan, section 4.1.4. 

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