Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Belleville is looking for input to shape the future of Meyers Pier as it moves ahead with a study examining long-term rehabilitation and potential redevelopment options for the waterfront landmark.
Public Information Centres (PIC) will be held Mon, May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the SMB Room, 3rd Floor, Belleville City Hall, 169 Front St., as part of the Meyers Pier Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) and Preliminary Design Study.
An online drop-in option will also be available, with access details available on the project webpage.
Information presented at the PICs will include the project’s Problem and Opportunity Statement, a summary of technical studies completed to date, alternative solutions being considered and a preliminary evaluation of potential impacts and benefits. City staff and project consultants will be available to answer questions and collect public feedback.
Meyers Pier is a key feature of Belleville’s waterfront, located along the Bay of Quinte, and serves as a popular destination for recreation, tourism and community gatherings.
Engineering assessments have identified structural deterioration in the existing pier infrastructure, making rehabilitation necessary in the short to medium term. The study will assess a range of options, including rehabilitation, full replacement and possible expansion opportunities.
Through the MCEA process, officials aim to identify a long-term solution that improves the pier’s sustainability, functionality and overall user experience while maintaining its role as a community hub.
Two planned PICs will provide opportunities for the public and stakeholders to review preliminary concepts and provide input that will help guide the next stages of design and planning.
Public feedback will be considered as part of the environmental assessment process before any final decisions are made on the future of the site.
