Pedestrian Bridge Replacement on Simmons Trail

Elk Island National Park proposes to replace a pedestrian bridge on Simmons Trail. Simmons Trail is a 2.6 km loop nested within the larger Shirley Lake Trail. The existing bridge has reached the end of its lifespan and repair is no longer an option. Proposed work is to remove the old bridge and replace it with a new clear span bridge of steel and wood construction. New construction will include abutments and will follow Parks Canada's design standards. Work will be assessed using a Basic Impact Assessment. 

Latest update

May 30, 2025  – The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada - Public comments invited from April 30 to May 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Contacts

Elk Island National Park
1-54401 Range Road 203
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 0V3
Telephone: 780-922-5790 or 1-888-773-8888
Email: npfuimpactassessment@pc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Elk Island National Park (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-04-30

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89503

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...within 200 kilometres
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