441-02590 (Transportation)

Whereas:

• The Boundary Road Swing Bridge was originally built in 1902, is a cultural (heritage) resource of national historical significance and is an intrinsic part of the heritage landscape;
• The Boundary Road Swing Bridge was one of five original Simcoe-to-Balsam Lake structures constructed on the Trent Severn Waterway in a similar fashion;
• The Boundary Road Swing Bridge has been an essential piece of infrastructure allowing residents of Bolsover and surrounding communities to travel more efficiently, which is good for the environment;
• The Boundary Road Swing Bridge provides an essential route of transport that allows for faster emergency response times for the entire area;
• The Bridge was removed in 2021 under the promise of its replacement by Parks Canada; and
• Parks Canada has since failed to uphold their commitment to continuing construction of the bridge, completely abandoning the project altogether and leaving local residents to suffer the consequences.

We, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, call on the government to:

• Immediately re-instate the heritage asset listing to the Boundary Road Swing Bridge by Parks Canada; and
• Resume the repair project on the Boundary Road Swing Bridge in a timely manner, ensuring a swift completion of this essential piece of infrastructure.