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flag Perth County’s aging bridges face costly replacements as reserves dwindle, prompting tax hikes.

flag Perth County’s bridges, with 30 of 44 built in the 1960s or earlier, are nearing the end of their life, prompting rising replacement costs—now $2.5–3 million per bridge, nearly double 2018 levels. flag Rehabilitation offers only 10–15 years of extension and poor value, making replacement more viable. flag Infrastructure reserves are projected to drop to $1 million by 2027, insufficient for future needs. flag A 4.3% capital levy increase, adding $1.08 million in 2026, will fund bridge and culvert reserves. flag Council has not changed the capital budget and will review the operating budget in January and February, with a projected 7.93% property tax hike. flag The issue reflects a broader North American infrastructure crisis.

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