Bala Falls Road Bridge Environmental Assessment Study

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The Bala Falls Road Bridge crosses the south channel of the outlet from Lake Muskoka into the Moon River in Bala. The location of the bridge is shown on the map below. The bridge is in fair to poor condition with inadequate roadside safety measures, a posted load capacity restriction, concrete deterioration and erosion at the base of the piers. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is commencing an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the bridge.

Study Process

This project is a Schedule ‘B’ project as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. The Class EA Study will consider and address the impacts associated with the proposed improvements.

Alternative solutions have been identified as follows:

  • Do Nothing
  • Remove Bridge
  • Rehabilitate Existing Bridge
  • Replace Bridge

Following completion of the public engagement and in consideration of concerns that may be raised through agency reviews and public comment, the alternative solutions will be further evaluated and a preferred solution will be recommended for Township review and council endorsement. Following this, the project file report will be available for public review and comment.

Notice of Study Completion - Project File

The Township of Muskoka Lakes completed an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the Bala Falls Road Bridge. 

View the Final Project File

  • The preferred alternative is Replacement.
  • The preferred design concept is Concept 2 - Five Span Base Option.

The Bala Falls Road Bridge crosses the south channel of the outlet from Lake Muskoka into the Moon River in Bala. The location of the bridge is shown on the map below. The bridge is in fair to poor condition with inadequate roadside safety measures, a posted load capacity restriction, concrete deterioration and erosion at the base of the piers. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is commencing an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the bridge.

Study Process

This project is a Schedule ‘B’ project as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. The Class EA Study will consider and address the impacts associated with the proposed improvements.

Alternative solutions have been identified as follows:

  • Do Nothing
  • Remove Bridge
  • Rehabilitate Existing Bridge
  • Replace Bridge

Following completion of the public engagement and in consideration of concerns that may be raised through agency reviews and public comment, the alternative solutions will be further evaluated and a preferred solution will be recommended for Township review and council endorsement. Following this, the project file report will be available for public review and comment.

Notice of Study Completion - Project File

The Township of Muskoka Lakes completed an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the Bala Falls Road Bridge. 

View the Final Project File

  • The preferred alternative is Replacement.
  • The preferred design concept is Concept 2 - Five Span Base Option.
Consultation has concluded
CLOSED: This quick poll has concluded.
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Which design concept alternative do you prefer for the Bala Falls Road Bridge? (View the 8 design concepts above before voting in the quick poll)

Concept 1 - Three Span Base Option | $1,915,000
4%
Concept 1A - Three Span With Separate Pedestrian & Vehicular Barriers | Base + $92,000
1%
Concept 1B - Three Span With Combined Decorative Pedestrian & Vehicular Barrier | Base + $95,000
3%
Concept 1C - Three Span With Viewing Platform | Base + $172,000
9%
Concept 2 - Five Span Base Option | $1,800,000
37%
Concept 2A - Five Span With Separate Pedestrian & Vehicular Barriers | Base + $92,000
6%
Concept 2B - Five Span With Combined Decorative Pedestrian & Vehicular Barrier | Base + $95,000
19%
Concept 2C - Five Span With Viewing Platform | Base + $172,000
21%
Total Votes : 70