Nova Scotians and visitors will soon see a new addition to the popular Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail.
A 30-metre-long galvanized steel bridge and wooden deck will be placed over the historic Shubenacadie Canal. The addition is a key link in providing direct pedestrian access over the canal and along the Dartmouth waterfront. The work was tentatively scheduled to begin this week.
With this new addition, the Dartmouth Harbourwalk will now be more than 90 per cent complete, said Colin MacLean, president, Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL). "It is one more step toward a trail system around the harbour that allows residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the city's unique attribute, our waterfront."
This phase is a joint project between WDCL and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). A large mobile crane will put the structure in place.
Construction of two approaches allowing for access on and off the bridge will finalize the project. Pedestrians will continue to have access to the trail outside of the construction area. The bridge is expected to be ready for use next spring.
Harbourwalk trail gets new bridge
- Published on September 19th, 2008
- Published on April 1st, 2010
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Staff ~ Halifax News Net
Nova Scotians and visitors will soon see a new addition to the popular Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail.
A 30-metre-long galvanized steel bridge and wooden deck will be placed over the historic Shubenacadie Canal. The addition is a key link in providing direct pedestrian access over the canal and along the Dartmouth waterfront. The work was tentatively scheduled to begin this week.
With this new addition, the Dartmouth Harbourwalk will now be more than 90 per cent complete, said Colin MacLean, president, Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL). "It is one more step toward a trail system around the harbour that allows residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the city's unique attribute, our waterfront."
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