Cobourg, ON (November 23, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg has engaged Ainley Group to undertake detail design activities for improvements to the William Street bridge over Cobourg Creek (0.1 km southeast of Boulton Street) and replacement of a structural culvert on King Street West, located approximately 0.6 km west of Burnham Street. See below for site locations.

The rehabilitation / replacement project is proceeding in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA; 2023), which applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects. 

The focus of the project is the following:

• Detailed design for the rehabilitation of the William Street Bridge, including widening the south sidewalk to 2m and the north side to 3m widths to allow for a future multi-use path. 
• Detailed design for the replacement of the King Street West culvert, including a wider platform at the culvert to allow for paved shoulders/cycle lanes and future sidewalk.

The purpose of this notice is to inform residents that there is an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) for this project.  The PIC provides the opportunity to share and discuss information about the project, and receive your feedback.

The design for the above is currently underway and construction is planned to start in 2024 for the William Street bridge, and 2025 for the King Street culvert, pending funding and approvals.

The PIC for this project will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, to provide additional information and answer questions about the project.  Information and materials from the PIC will also be available at www.cobourg.ca.  Please provide any comments regarding this project by December 21, 2023.

You are encouraged to contact the Town of Cobourg or the Project Consultant if you have any comments or require additional information regarding this project. If you require additional information, please contact the following: 

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.  This information will be maintained on file for use during the project in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.F.31.  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 above.