Info-Work: Port Severn Dam “G” Construction to Begin Lane Reduction on Port Severn Road North

May 28, 2020, Peterborough, ON – Parks Canada would like to advise that work on Port Severn Dam G, also known as Little Chute Dam, on Port Severn Road North is set to begin. This work is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

Contractors will be on site June 9, 2020 for site preparation and project layout. A lane reduction of Port Severn Road North is expected to begin the week of June 15, between Highway 400 and Port Severn Lock 45. Signs advising oncoming traffic will be installed prior to the lane reduction and will remain in place for the duration of construction.

The rehabilitation is scheduled to begin this July as part of the main dam tender. The scope of work includes replacing portions of the approach walls, refacing and extending abutments, new safety railings, new booms and full replacement of the dam deck. The replacement of the Port Severn Area Dams is part of the Government of Canada’s Federal Infrastructure Investment program. Parks Canada is leading this important infrastructure work to ensure safe, high-quality experiences for visitors by improving heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas, including along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

Please note:

• Parks Canada is following advice from public health experts and implementing measures to support Canada’s efforts to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and reduce the risks to Canadians, visitors, Parks Canada team members, and contractors working at our places.
  
  
• Starting June 1, 2020, Parks Canada will gradually resume some operations at certain national parks, national historic sites, historic waterways, and national marine conservation areas. All camping facilities remain closed until at least June 21, 2020. Opening dates, visitor access and services will vary across the country. Parks Canada will only open places where measures can be implemented to minimize health and safety risks to employees and visitors. Canadians are encouraged to visit pc.gc.ca frequently for information and updates.
  
  
• Parks Canada’s construction projects are considered part of the Agency’s critical services to the public.
  
  
• Scheduled construction activities are proceeding as planned, but are subject to change due to the evolving situation related to COVID-19. Parks Canada will continue to communicate all developments to the public.

For up-to-date news on Parks Canada infrastructure work in this community, please visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/tswSevernGravenhurst. If you would like to receive updates on this project, please contact us at Ont.TrentSevern@pc.gc.ca and include “Port Severn” in the subject line.