As a local resident and long-term member of the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) , I am concerned that the western alignment option on the bridge will very seriously impact the use of the Ottawa River west of Kettle Island by recreational watersports users, both sailors, rowers, paddlers and motorboat enthusiasts.

This alignment (in particular contrast to the straight alignment) will reduce the navigable part of the River and create a pinch point at a place where many boaters already congregate.  As a member of ONEC, it will also reduce the effective sailing and paddling areas for our members and summer campers.

The impact on recreational water use should be a factor in choosing between these different options

Regards

John Butterfield