G.T.R. construction, betterments, etc.

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Humber bridge, Toronto.—In connection with the new bridge which the G.T.R. is .erecting over the Humber River, objection has been taken to the size of the pier which it is proposed to build in the middle of the river to carry the bridge. Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Feb. 2, the Minister of Public Works said the G.T.R. had applied for approval of plans for the bridge to his department, as well as to the Board of Railway Commissioners. The application was made to the Department under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. He purposed naming an early date to take up the matter, and due notice would be given to the city of Toronto and property owners along the river to attend.

The question asked the Minister of Public Works set out that the floor of the bridge was only 19 ft. above high water, that the abutments encroached upon the river banks, and that there was at least one pier in the middle of the stream 15 ft. wide by 5O ft. long, which is said to be more in the nature of a dam than a pier."

Railways: G.T.Ry.

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