Infrastructure Services Committee

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the February 6, 2025, Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.

WHEREAS the structural evaluation of the Dean Lake Bridge by Kresin Engineering indicates that reopening the bridge with a reduced load posting of 6 tonnes is a viable option without requiring immediate repairs or reinforcement; AND WHEREAS Kresin Engineering recommends enacting a load limit by-law reflecting the 6-tonne posting with a 6-month time limit, to be strictly enforced, alongside a follow-up inspection to review the bridge's performance and assess long-term rehabilitation options; AND WHEREAS full replacement is estimated to exceed $10 million, making financial feasibility a key consideration; AND WHEREAS further information is needed on available funding programs to determine whether phased repairs or long-term rehabilitation are viable options; AND WHEREAS if the bridge is not repaired, the existing detour route would become the primary access point, requiring an assessment of its long-term viability and any necessary infrastructure upgrades; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee (ISC) receive the report titled 'Dean Lake Bridge Update and Direction for Next Steps' and '2-25-03-06 DL Bridge Letter - Update 3' for information; AND THAT the ISC recommends that Council: 1. Confirm that reopening the bridge at the reduced weight limit should be pursued as an interim measure, and proceed with enacting a load limit by-law reflecting a 6-tonne posting for the Dean Lake Bridge, with a 6-month time limit, and to ensure strict enforcement o

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee recommends that Council receive the report of Kresin Engineering regarding Melwel Road; AND THAT Council pass a by-law to prescribe a rate of speed of 50km/h for motor vehicles traveling on Melwel Road, with the addition of 30km/h advisory signage on the three hazard areas identified on Drawing 2 of said report, together with the recommended hazard and speed signage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee recommends that Council direct staff to let tender for the Guide Rail installation as per Kresin Engineering’s Melwel Road Guide Rail Candidate Locations on Drawing 5.

WHEREAS By-Law #00-29 was passed on September 27, 2000, to open and assume certain portions of Walker Road following its realignment; AND WHEREAS it has been identified that a portion of Walker Road, specifically Section 41 under PIN 31446-0556, was inadvertently omitted from By-Law #00-29 and has continued to be used and maintained as a public highway; AND WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to amend By-Law #00-29 to formally include this section of road as part of the municipal highway network; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ISC recommend that Council pass the required By-law Amendment to formally re-open the affected portion of public highway to ensure its actual use and to prevent future access issues for property owners in the area.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee does adjourn at 3:38 p.m.