Freshwater Brook Bridge Replacement - Kensington Cove Road, Fortress of Louisbourg

This project calls for the complete replacement of the Freshwater Brook Bridge. The new structure will likely include a Precast Rigid Frame 11.59 m span. The final road elevation will be raised to accommodate the new structure. Support features include a control rock weir upstream of the bridge to maintain the water level in the wetland while accommodating fish passage. Some upgrades to channel bottom through the will allow for improved fish passage. The new shape involves a pool-riffle-run system with gradually stepped pools to match the natural river bottom elevations upstream and downstream of the structure. Work is expected to begin in September 2022 and continue for about four weeks. Local road closure is planned during work operations. PCA is consulting with DFO for expert input. ACOA, an Authority with this proposal, will be providing support, accordingly.

Latest update

July 24, 2025 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Contacts

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Pk Service Rd
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia B1C 2L2
Telephone: 902-224-2306 or 1-902-371-2698
Email: cbinfo@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2022-06-22

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83734

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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