Town Agrees To Downtown Plan, In Principle

Town council in Bridgewater has agreed in principle to the final plan for the future look of it's downtown and waterfront. Ekistics Planning and Design presented their vision to councillors and residents. Mayor David Walker says the plan recommends the first five years focus on reconstructing King Street from Old Bridge Street to Dufferin as well as removing the south parkade. He says they are two big issues.



Walker says long-term the plan continues to reconstruct King Street from Victoria Road to Old Bridge Street, and build a North Street roundabout. More than 10 years down the road, the plan focuses on building a new bridge across the LaHave River while converting the old bridge to a pedestrian walkway and constructing roundabouts at King and Victoria streets. For now though, council will work on establishing a committee to work on the project's components.