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MEDIA ADVISORY
GOLD RIVER - The trail bridge that crosses the Gold River in the Municipality of Chester is
closed immediately and indefinitely due to public safety concerns identified in a preliminary
inspection report received by municipal staff earlier today.
The inspection, conducted by a professional engineering firm, revealed multiple structural
concerns on the 100 years plus stone bridge.
MOC has barricaded access to the bridge and asks that the public be patient until a more
permanent solution be found. We hope to have a plan in place as soon as possible to restore
passage over the Gold River for all users.
Please visit www.chester.ca or follow ChesterMunicipality on Facebook where updates will be
posted as the situation unfolds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dan McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of the District of Chester
Desk 902-275-4111
Cell 902-277-0631
dmcdougall@chester.ca
DATE: September 24, 2021
SUBJECT: Immediate Closure of Gold River Trail
Bridge
STATUS: PUBLIC –FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE