Menesetung Bridge Association Recognizes Bridge Donors

(Front row, L-R): Glen McNeil, Mayor of the Township of ACW, Marian Lane, Chair MBA, Trevor Bazinet, Mayor of the Town of Goderich. (Second row, L-R): John Smallwood, MBA Board Member, John Thompson, Town of Goderich Councillor, Leah Noel, Deputy Mayor of Goderich, Mike Dawson, MBA Board Member, Grant Dawson, MBA Board Member, Liz Petrie, Town of Goderich Councillor and Donna Appavoo, MBA Board Member.

Members of our local communities and beyond joined in celebrations with the Menesetung Bridge Association’s (MBA) board members on a cold, windy day on December 13 to celebrate the reopening of this historic structure following a refurbishment that has taken many months.

The reopening was a celebration on the successful completion of the restoration and concrete repair project. Now it is time to properly thank everyone who made this possible.

The MBA board would like to recognize our donors. All contributions were important and needed to complete this project.

The support came from far and wide, including the families of the original dreamers who first helped save the Bridge from demolition over three decades ago. Thanks to each and everyone of our many generous donors.

Artech Signs and Graphics has designed a Donor Recognition Board, which will be installed at the entrance to the trail leading to the bridge. The colours were chosen to reflect the natural setting of the bridge and our logo, while the names of the donor levels represent our bridge, as well as Canada’s railway history.

As a result of this project, there are now no identified areas of concern in the bridge’s structure. However, we continue to welcome donations to support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of this century old bridge. All contributions have helped and will continue to help ensure that this historic landmark remains accessible for future generations to enjoy.

Donor levels are indicated on the rendition of the donor board.

We want to ensure that all names and recognition wording are correct. If you are a donor at the $1,000 level or above, please check your information, on our website at www.menesetungbridgeassociation.org and contact us at menesetungbridgeinfo@gmail.com with any corrections.

Travellers along that bridge in the past would have heard “All Aboard” and “Don’t Miss the Train”. The last call to add your name to the board as a donor, verify your information or request changes is March 1, 2026. This will allow us to have the sign in place by mid-to-late April.

Marian Lane is a member of the Menesetung Bridge Association. With assistance from other board members John Smallwood and Donna Appavoo.