Info-Work: Construction of Trenton Dam at Lock 1: Temporary change to visitor areas

Peterborough, Ontario, May 30, 2019 – Parks Canada advises that contractors working on the replacement of Trenton Dam 1 on the Trent-Severn Waterway have begun to set up equipment and work areas at the site. Project work will require fencing of some public-use areas at the site by June 1, 2019.

What to Expect

Public Safety is a priority for Parks Canada. Every effort is made to minimize the impact to visitors during these infrastructure projects, however, at times access to certain areas must be limited or restricted to ensure the security of the construction site, and the safety of visitors and staff. During this important work, the following site restrictions are in place (see image below):

• No access across the dam: areas on the east side of the dam, next to and including the water treatment facility will be fenced and restricted;
  
• An informal trail along the east side of the river will be closed and fenced;
• A section of the lockstation island near the dam will be inaccessible. Access along the downstream east canal wall, and to the south portion of the island will be maintained.

About Trenton Dam at Lock 1

Trenton Dam at Lock 1 was constructed in 1913, and has had very little intervention since that time. The dam is comprised of 18 bays, is 222 metres in length and is operated with a total of 186 logs. The dam replacement project will involve the construction of a new 16 sluice dam, immediately downstream of the existing structure, with an expected lifespan of 80-100 years. Overall, this project will ensure that the dam is reliable, functional, meets current safety codes and standards, and that its water management capabilities are optimized. Construction will begin with replacement of the west half of the dam, and will be completed over three years.

The repair of infrastructure on the Trent-Severn Waterway is part of Parks Canada’s unprecedented $3 billion investment over five years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada.

For the most current boater specific info, such as wait times and mooring availability, follow @TSWBoaterInfo on Twitter. For up-to-date news on infrastructure work along the Trent-Severn Waterway, please www.parkscanada.gc.ca/TSWinfrastructure.

Trenton Lock 1 and Dam – Restricted Areas