Otonabee Conservation is conducting vegetarian restoration work on the Millbrook dam to address significant erosion and safeguard critical infrastructure. The project will help stabilize the area, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce the risk of further erosion.
Temporary cedar rail fencing will protect damaged area, while still allowing public access along the existing foot-path to cross the dam. The areas will be restored with topsoil and grass seed. Project anticipated to last two years. Ongoing pedestrian traffic across the embankment has caused erosion of the protective soil cover, exposing the underlying Flexamat system. This vegetated concrete block mat is a critical component of the dam and slope stabilization that helps maintain the long-term structural integrity of the dam.
“The Millbrook Dam is a valued community asset, and this work will help protect the infrastructure, support public safety, and preserve access to this important area for residents and visitors for years to come,” says Township of Cavan Monaghan Deputy Mayor, Ryan Huntley.
More information and updates will be available on the Otonabee Conservation website.