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2. At present, the planned winter ice road would allow access to both sides of Birch River by trails
from Springpole Lake. If all goes as planned, it shouldn’t be necessary to ford the river for
construction. However, the fall-back plan in case of schedule delay or unseasonably warm
weather, would be a one time ford (across and back) by the backhoe to the far shore, as
permitted by DFO’s Operational Statement for Clear Span Bridges. Due to the steep
approaches, the ford crossing may have to be at Site #1, approximately 200m upstream of the
proposed bridge site.
3. At each abutment location, the foundation area will be prepared by bedrock excavation and the
crib abutment will be constructed to the bearing level.
4. The approach ramp on the accessible west side will be constructed to bearing level.
5. The steel superstructure will be installed by the cantilever launch method, from one side.
6. The approach abutment and ramp will be completed to grade.
7. The far side ramp will be constructed by end-dumping off the bridge and the far side crib
abutment will be filled.
8. The far side abutment will be completed to grade
9. Rip rap erosion protection will be placed in front of the cribs and on the fill slopes.
10. Final trimming and disposal of surplus materials will complete the project. The bridge will be
inspected for compliance with design and approval conditions.
References
Crown Land Bridge Management Guidelines, MNR, 2008
1 Stream Simulation: An Ecological Approach to Providing Passage for Aquatic Organisms at
Road-Stream Crossings, US Forest Service, 2008
1 Ontario Operational Statement for Clear Span Bridges, DFO, 2007
CSP Culvert Installation at Water Crossings on Forest Access Roads, MNR, 1996
1 Environmental Guidelines for Access Roads and Water Crossings, MNR, 1988
1 available in PDF format on-line from the regulators’ websites
This report was prepared for Gold Canyon Resources Inc., on October 21, 2012 by,
Water Crossing Report Adamson Consulting Page 6 of 14
Springpole Road October 21, 2012