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Cochrane council approved a $710,000 permanent bridge replacement, rejecting cheaper temporary options due to long-term savings and ongoing closure impacts.
Cochrane council approved a permanent 19-foot bridge replacement at $710,000 including HST, choosing it over temporary options due to long-term benefits despite higher upfront costs.
Temporary bridges ranged from $398,311 to $470,258, with the wider version matching the permanent design.
Council members discussed a rent-to-own proposal to avoid winter delays but were cautioned about procurement rules.
The bridge has been closed nearly a year, affecting farmers, and rising lumber prices have prompted vendors to request a 50% cost increase.
A second bridge at Concession 12 and 1 also needs replacement in 2026, with provincial funding covering half, leading to suggestions to bundle both projects for efficiency.
El consejo de Cochrane aprobó un reemplazo permanente del puente de $710,000, rechazando opciones temporales más baratas debido al ahorro a largo plazo y los impactos del cierre en curso.