Wellington Road 32 Blatchford Bridge (B032085)

The County of Wellington has initiated a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to confirm and document the existing structural deficiencies and identify alternative solutions, including rehabilitation or replacement and evaluate associated environmental impacts of the Blatchford Bridge located on Wellington Road 32, between Wellington Road 124 and Laird Rd W in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Township of Puslinch.

Map showing the site of the Blatchford Bridge where Wellington Road 32 crosses the Speed River.


Background

The Blatchford Bridge (No. B032085) consists of a single span steel through truss structure with a concrete deck over the Speed River. The bridge has a span and deck width of 31.7 m and 8.4 m respectively and was constructed circa 1949. The bridge is located on Wellington Road 32, approximately 600 m south of Wellington Road 124, bordering the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and Township of Puslinch. The study area extends approximately 0.5 km on either side of the bridge.

As part of the bridge inspection conducted in 2023, the Blatchford Bridge No. B032085, was found to be in poor condition with major elements showing signs of significant deterioration. Gannett Fleming has been retained by the County of Wellington to complete a Study to address these items.

In accordance with the requirements for Schedule B projects of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (as amended in 2015 & 2023). The study will confirm and document the existing structural deficiencies and identify alternative solutions, including rehabilitation or replacement of the bridge, and evaluate associated environmental impacts.

Public Engagement and Consultation

An online Public Information Centre (PIC) has been arranged to allow local residents and interested members of the public an opportunity to review and comment on the alternative planning solutions under consideration, the evaluation process, and the next steps in the study. Display boards will be made available to the public on the County website beginning March 12, 2026.

Residents are encouraged to submit comments by April 24, 2026. Comment sheets are available on the County's website and can be submitted via an online form or by email.

Notice of Collection of Personal Information

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used in the assessment process. With exception of personal information, all comments shall become part of the public records. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Project Manager listed in the notice.

Documentation

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns at any time during the study, or wish to be placed on the study mailing list to receive study notices directly, please contact either of the project team members below:

Joe de Koning, P.Eng.
Manager of Roads		William Van Ruyven, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
County of Wellington
74 Woolwich Street
Guelph ON N1H 3T9
T 519.837.2601 x2270
Email		Gannett Fleming Canada ULC
Royal Bank Plaza, Suite 1600, South Tower
200 Bay Street, Toronto ON M5J 2J3
T 437.253.9279
E wvanruyven@gfnet.com

Privacy Notice

All verbal and written comments and information received are being collected under the authority of the “Municipal Act” in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be directed to the County Clerk at 519.837.2600 x2520.