The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to confirm that an agreement has been reached between the respective parties to lower the water level in the Beaver River. The process of lowering the water level has been started.
In addition, Town crews are currently using a long reach excavator to remove frazil ice from the river in an effort to promote water flow. Staff will continue to work and actively monitor the situation.
Residents are strongly encouraged to keep off the ice and stay away from the banks of the Mill Pond and the Beaver River. As a result of the formation of frazil ice, it is difficult to identify stable ground from ice coverage.
The Town would also like to request that residents keep away from the excavator while it is in operation as the area around the excavator is an active worksite.
Further updates will be posted to the Town website when available.
Infrastructure & Public Works Department
(519) 599-3131 ext. 276
Tim Hendry
Communications & Economic Development Coordinator
(519) 599-3131 ext. 282