The report from George Robert Stephenson, a consulting engineer to the Provincial Commission, was largely in favour of the “Bray” route, and made the following points: it was the shortest route providing access to all necessary points; construction costs would be 32% less than the alternative; it would be cheaper to work; and less expensive to maintain.
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