The Lake Huron Fishing Club has received full funding to complete the partial removal of the Truax Dam on the Saugeen River in Walkerton. The existing dam currently acts as a barrier to migration for some community fish species and the dam is in need of repair.
Following a public meeting on October 5, 2016, where the public had the opportunity to discuss the two options of partial removal or complete removal of the dam, Council decided to proceed with partial removal. At its January 22, 2018 meeting, Council passed By-Law 2018-006 - Lake Huron Fishing Club Truax Dam Memorandum of Understanding.
Preliminary work for the project will be completed in 2018 and the project is expected to be completed in 2019.
| Project Timeline |
October 5, 2016 - Public Meeting
Partial Removal Proposal
Full Removal Proposal
September 11, 2017 - Council Supports Partial Removal
December 11, 2017 - Staff Recommend Memorandum of Understanding with Lake Huron Fishing Club
January 22, 2018 - Council Approves Memorandum of Understanding with Lake Huron Fishing Club |
Truax Dam History
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