Investing in the Trent-Severn Mississagua Lake Dam Project June 30 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presentation to the CCRAI Investing in the Trent-Severn Mississagua Lake Dam Project June 30 th , 2018 1

Investments into the TSW • The Trent Severn Waterway’s 386 km navigable waterway, and 18000 km 2 watershed, requires large capital assets to support its operations. These include 2 lift locks, 2 flight locks, 36 conventional locks, a marine railway, and 160 dams or other water control measures. • To date, more than $615 million of projects have been announced as part of the national program of work. • Since 2015, more than $300 million of projects have been completed or are underway 2

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Mississagua Lake Dam – Historical view History • Previous dam first built 1930 • Replaced a timber crib dam 4

Mississagua Lake Dam • In June 2015, major rehabilitation work was announced for Mississagua Lake Dam • Following analysis of the existing dam site and further investigation of the dam structure, it was determined that a full replacement was necessary. 5

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Mississagua Lake Dam Decision – Full Replacement immediately downstream • Lower the height of main dam • Add raised cat walk on overflow weir • Add additional service gain • Maintain public access – however separate from gains 7

Mississagua Lake Dam – Prior to Construction 8

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Mississagua Lake Dam – Next Steps • Completing site remediation • Continued inspections • Address any deficiencies • Meeting with representatives of Mississagua River 25

Conclusion For further information please contact: Darryl Whitehead External Relations Manager for Infrastructure program Darryl.Whitehead@pc.gc.ca 705.750.4936 26