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Group looking to raise money to save historic Goderich bridge

A local group is looking to raise money to save an historic bridge in Goderich.

The Menesetung Bridge was first built in 1906 first as a railway bridge, now it serves as a pedestrian bridge connecting the Maitland trail with the Guelph to Goderich trail.

Chair of the Menesetung Bridge Association Grant Dawson says the bridge is need of repairs.

 

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The cost to repair the bridge will be upwards of about $1.2 Million.

Dawson says the group has applied for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and hopes to cover the rest through fundraising.

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