Brant Street Pier - Burlington ON, Canada - Piers on Waymarking.com

The Brant Street Pier is located on the Lake Ontario shoreline in Burlington Ontario. The total cost of the Brant Street Pier construction is $14.4 million. Construction of the pier began in 2006 and after a number of delays, it was opened to the public in June 2013. The 137 metre pier — nearly 100 metres shorter than initially planned — features a walkway and a lighted lookout tower elevated four metres above the deck.

Some of the notable changes, delays and mishaps include:
- In 2008, a crane fell into Lake Ontario, halting construction for the summer.
- Later, most of the pier's reinforcement beams were found to be lacking in support, and had to be fixed.
- In 2012, the city council decided to remove a large wind turbine from the structure.

A signature destination and attraction in Spencer Smith Park at the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington, the Brant Street Pier extends 137 metres over Lake Ontario, providing breathtaking views of the lake and Burlington's shoreline.

The Brant Street Pier is a seven-span continuous structure with a concrete deck supported by a steel framework made of three main girders (stringers) connected by diaphragms with bolted connections. The pier is 137 metres long and about 7.5 metres wide along the span or deck. At the fifth span, about 85 metres from shore, the deck widens to 20 metres - this is referred to as the circular node. The circular node supports a raised platform that is nine metres in diameter and accessible by a circular staircase. This raised platform supports a 12-metre beacon made of tubular structural steel framing.

Lighting the Brant Street Pier

The beacon on the Brant Street Pier is lighted each night with colours that represent local activities, seasonal events and non-profit promotion.

Select FAQs about the Brant Street Pier

Does the pier close at night?
The Brant Street Pier is considered part of Spencer Smith Park, which is open between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Is fishing allowed on the pier?
Yes, fishing is allowed. Anglers are asked to be aware of those around them.

Can people use the pier for diving?
Climbing, diving or swimming are not permitted on the pier.

Is the pier open in the winter?
The pier is not maintained in the winter. Pier users are asked to be extremely cautious or choose not to use the pier during extreme weather, including snowy or icy conditions. Temperatures and wind conditions can be more extreme over open water.

What is the cost of the Brant Street Pier?
The total cost of the Brant Street Pier construction is $14.4 million.

How many people can fit on the pier?
The maximum number of people safely permitted on the pier is 2,100.

Is the Brant Street Pier accessible?
The City of Burlington worked with the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee and technical experts to provide recommendations for accessibility for the pier. Throughout the design and construction process, recommendations were received and adjustments were made to a number of features on the pier, including the handrail design, the stairs to the observation deck, the design and placement of street furniture (such as benches) and the Lasting Impressions plaque, and the ramp to the beach.

Source: https://www.burlington.ca/en/live-and-play/brant-street-pier.asp

Type of pier: Public Expenses: Free access to the pier - but may need to pay for parking Parking is available: No Web site: [Web Link] Contact information: Service Burlington 426 Brant Street, PO Box 5013 Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 T. 905-335-7600 Toll Free: 1-877-213-3609 F. 905-335-7675 email pier@burlington.ca. Handicap Accessible: Yes Fishing Regulations: Fishing is permitted; Ontario fishing regulations in effect

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