The 4th Concession Saga - Summary

Here's a summary of the documents and actions regarding the closure of the 4th Concession of South Walsingham and the attempt to reopen it for Public Access.  Left in limbo momentarily while Council consults it's Solicitors.

1 Road
147 Citizens and a private landowner who's been gated from his land
vs
Norfolk Council, the Norfolk Road Division & The Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Saga Continues...

The Simcoe Reformer Article regarding the closing of the 4th Concession

http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2013/10/02/norfolk-revisits-road-closure-in-south-walsingham

An image of the  bridge that is being estimated as needing over $100,000 in repairs.  It measures 24 feet long by 10 feet wide and it's current age is roughly 20 years.

Council Meeting Today at 5PM! See you there.

Today the meeting to review the bylaw on the closing of the 4th Concession of South Walsingham will take place.

Hope to see you all there to support the reopening.


Norfolk County Administration Building,
50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe ON N3Y 4H3
Tuesday October 1st, 5PM.

Thank You Citizens of Norfolk County! Public Meeting Re: closing of the 4th Concession

Norfolk Voice would like to take a moment to thank everyone who turned out to last night’s public meeting. We had a great turn out and a very productive meeting. Thank you, Mr. Mike Squires, for your generosity and for being such a gracious host. Thank you, Mr. Tom Cline, for addressing us all and helping to clarify the issues at hand. This is what a sense of community is all about!

Many issues and concerns regarding the closing of the 4^th concession were addressed and a lot of questions asked by community members regarding further road closures. It is wonderful when so many people are willing to stand up and fight for what is right.

Attendees made many suggestions including ways to fix the 4^th, building a covered bridge, and ways to fix the road surface all while saving money and helping keep the municipal budgets in line. It was our feeling that the community is willing to help any way they can and make suggestions to prevent the county from leaving the 4^th concession closed or closing any additional roads. These ideas were innovative and were a direct reflection of what this community really wants.

Please do not forget that this was only the first step.  We need everyone's support at the council meeting as well.  Please see details below. 

DATE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 1^st . TIME: 5:00 PM (suggested arrival 4:45)

LOCATION: NORFOLK TOWN HALL

ADDRESS: 50 COLBORNE ST. S. SIMCOE, ON.

OFFICIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - PRESENTATION TO NORFOLK TOWN COUNCIL BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS

We are proud of Norfolk County and hope this is the start of something great.

Norfolk Voice

Citizen's Meeting Today regarding the Closure of the 4th Concession

The Meeting today is scheduled for 7pm and the location is on the 4th Concession of South Walsingham.

The address is 995 4th Concession.  You must come in off of Highway 59 since you can't get in from the Quarter line because of the closure! It's East of Highway 59.  1st house on your left.

See you there  :)

4th Consession Road Closure Council Meeting - Verbatim

4^th Consession Road Closure Council Meeting

The Chair: Ok every one if we could get this meeting back to order.

We are at Public Works, and Environmental Services on pg 59 Staff Report. Staff Report

PW 12-93 gating of fourth concession of south Walsingham. Mr. D’Hondt, please or is it uh?

Closing of 4th Concession, Walsingham - The Truth

The closing of the 4th concession.  Includes video footage of the Town Council Meeting where members do not tell the whole story, pictures of the bridge with cost comparison, and additional current pictures.