New Confederation Bridge in Smiths Falls moves to design phase, three councillors still not set on no cars

The new Confederation Bridge is moving on to the design phase.

After looking at other options with Parks Canada, staff and council decided to move ahead with a pedestrian-only bridge which was approved by a 4-3 vote in January.

Mayor Shawn Pankow sees the new $1.22 million bridge as an opportunity greater than getting people from point A to point B.

Councillor Chris McGuire thinks the new bridge could be a point of pride in Smiths Falls and wants prospective designers to get creative.

Councillors Stephen Robinson, Jay Brennan and Dawn Quinn have been long-standing advocates for the bridge to include vehicle access and once again voiced their objections Monday.