MD Councillors and senior administrators recently met with Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen and UCP MLA Pat Rehn to discuss the future of the Smith Brisge.
The Smith Bridge is five years past its engineered life span.
The time to rebuild is now, and we need the Province to prioritize the required funding.
The Push for Provincial Action
From supporting a robust industrial sector to fostering community growth and diversification, there's a multitude of reasons why replacing the Smith Bridge in the near term makes sense. Learn more about the MD's ongoing lobbying efforts, and share your own thoughts on this important undertaking.
Smith Bridge Community Poll Results
From August to November 2022, the MD conducted a simple public opinion survey regarding the Smith Bridge. The results are in, and you can explore them here.
Murray Kerik Reeve, MD of Lesser Slave River
J.D. Dennis Community Member, Hamlet of Smith
Shari Spencer Transportation Coordinator, MD of Lesser Slave River
Bill Krepps VP Operations (retired), Deltastream Energy
Mike Haire Woodlands Manager, Vanderwell Contractors
Darren Fulmore Councillor, MD of Lesser Slave River
Michelle Brown Community Member, Hamlet of Smith
MD Receives Provincial Funding for Smith Bridge
Province earmarks $1.65 million for engineering studies to replace aging critical infrastructure.
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