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Lanark County Media Release - Innovative Stewardship Program: November 8, 2022

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 03:56 PM

For immediate release Nov. 8, 2022

Innovative stewardship program comes to Lanark County

A new and innovative community-developed and farmer-delivered program has formed in Lanark County and plans to share the results of its current agriculture stewardship projects in an official launch next year.

The Lanark chapter of ALUS — originally an acronym for Alternative Land Use Services — formed in January 2022. ALUS is a charitable organization with a program that produces, enhances and maintains...

Blakeney Bridge

Lanark County Media Release - Info Session for Blakeney Bridge planned for Dec 1: November 10, 2022

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 03:40 PM

For immediate release Nov. 10, 2022

Information session for Blakeney Bridge planned for Dec. 1

Lanark County is planning to replace the Blakeney Bridge and wants to hear from you!

The bridge crosses the Mississippi River between Almonte and Pakenham and is located on Blakeney Road just west of Blakeney. It consists of three structures and was built in 1915, currently serving an average of 400 cars per day. Recent inspections have prompted a load limit of 5 tonnes, which is now in effect, and...

Blakeney Bridge

Lanark County Media Release - Blakeney Bridge repairs slated for November 14th: November 10th, 2022

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 03:32 PM

For immediate release Nov. 10, 2022

Blakeney Bridge to be closed for repairs starting Nov. 14

Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills will be closed for a two-week period starting Monday, Nov. 14 in order to complete repairs required to restore the structure’s load capacity.

Recent inspections identified that the current 12-tonne load limit on the single-lane bridge should be further reduced to 5 tonnes unless remedial work is undertaken. The new load limit is now in effect.

“The work will consist...

Rideau Ferry Bridge

Lanark County Media Release - Rideau Ferry Bridge Closure slated for November 15th: November 8, 2022

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 03:08 PM

Rideau Ferry Bridge closure slated for Nov. 15

Rideau Ferry Bridge will be closed to traffic on two occasions this month in order to complete work required before the construction site shuts down for the winter and the north lane reopens.

Dalcon Constructors Limited have been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to rehabilitate the jointly owned bridge. Construction work has been underway since April, with Dalcon currently finishing up the east side of the...

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Lanark County Media Release - Andrewsville Bridge Notice of Public Consultation: November 1, 2022

Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2022 03:32 PM

For immediate release November 1, 2022

Public consultation for Andrewsville Bridge open until Dec. 2

The public consultation process to determine the preferred option for the future of the Andrewsville Bridge is underway and open until Dec. 2 in the form of a virtual Public Consultation Centre (PCC). This is part of the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process that began in April.

The bridge, located at the hamlet of Andrewsville in Montague Township, is more than 100 years old and nearing...

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