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Perth County’s aging bridges face costly replacements as reserves dwindle, prompting tax hikes.
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.
Rehabilitation offers only 10–15 years of extension and poor value, making replacement more viable.
Infrastructure reserves are projected to drop to $1 million by 2027, insufficient for future needs.
A 4.3% capital levy increase, adding $1.08 million in 2026, will fund bridge and culvert reserves.
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.
The issue reflects a broader North American infrastructure crisis.
Los viejos puentes del condado de Perth se enfrentan a reemplazos costosos a medida que las reservas disminuyen, lo que provoca aumentos de impuestos.