South Frontenac Upgrades Culvert from Steel to Concrete

Last year, the Township of South Frontenac invested $375,000 from the Canada Community-Building Fund into replacing a 15-meter-long culvert along Wilmer Road.?

The original culvert failed without warning in 2023, and the Township sought an assessment for emergency repairs from an independent engineering firm. The assessment determined a full replacement was required. ?

The Township used precast concrete for the new culvert. The previous one was made of corrugated steel. Precast concrete has a longer service life than corrugated steel and wears down much more gradually. New guide rails were also installed to enhance overall safety.?