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It’s not just the bridges that would be getting fixed but it is also proposed to remove 30 in-stream piers, that would improve water flow, as well as remove contaminated soil near the bridges.

If approved by council, Rutledge says it would take around one year for all the work to be done.

“We understand that it will be a bit of a delay for the users in that area but we’re hoping to do the majority of the construction in the wintertime,” Rutledge said.

The estimated cost of the Mill Creek Ravine Pedestrian Bridges Rehabilitation Project is pegged at $9.5 million.

“There’s a lot of work being done, but we have got to make sure that we’re making the bridges safe for years to come,” said Rutledge.

“We’re getting the best price we can on it … the reality of it is we’re replacing existing infrastructure and this is the cost of keeping things up in the city.” said Henderson.

While it still needs to be approved, there were plenty of people using the bridges Sunday, including families out for a walk and couples with dogs enjoying the sunny but windy day.

Daniel Salamon was one of those people who was out with his family. “It’s just beautiful here.” he said while standing on one of the trestle bridges in need of rehabilitation. “This one in particular, when I go under it, I certainly notice that it’s an old bridge.”

In the summer of 2016, there was a public consultation on what to do with the bridges and a wave of support — 90 per cent — indicated they were in favour of keeping the historical look of the bridges.