Cobourg's East Pier Repair Options
Shoreplan Engineering Limited (Shoreplan) was retained by the Town of Cobourg to investigate the condition of the East Pier in Cobourg in response to recent and long-term settlement issues with the asphalt deck on the pier.
It was determined that the pier is beyond its design life and the factors contributing to the settlement issues are related to the age and there will be additional deterioration as time goes on.
Four options have been presented by Shoreplan giving alternatives for retaining all or some of its functions.
Options for repair of the East Pier including cost:
Option 1 - Pedestrian only. Closed to Traffic. This option involves naturalization of the pier for use as a pedestrian space and closes the pier to all vehicular traffic. In choosing this option the only permitted use would be pedestrian traffic. Estimated Cost: $440,220.00 (plus design fees & taxes)
Option 2 - Predominantly Light Vehicle Use. This option retains the current look and use of the pier while addressing settlement issues. Access will be restricted to pedestrians & light vehicles only. Heavy trucks, lifting operations and carnival rides would be prohibited. Estimated Cost: $1,091,420.00 (plus design fees & taxes)
Option 3- Limited Heavy Use, Along with Pedestrian and Light Vehicle. This option creates a stable concrete deck within the existing footprint for heavier use along a 10-metre wide concrete deck that could allow movement of boats in/out of the marina. The remaining footprint of the pier could be naturalized for pedestrian access. Estimated Cost: $3,795,660.00 (plus design fees & taxes)
Option 4 – Predominantly
Pedestrian with Light Vehicle Use. This option involves a combination of Options 1 & 2 and allows for light vehicle use on
the west side of the pier and pedestrian use only on the remaining portion of the pier. Estimated Cost: $719,180.00 (plus design fees & taxes)
The Town of Cobourg is asking citizens to express their preference towards one of the four repair options below.