In late 2014, The SVCA was approved for funding up to $125,000 to support its project that involves the removal of the Lockerby Dam, which is locat- ed in the Municipality of Arran Elderslie between Chesley and Paisley. Additionally, Bruce Power aided with support for the dam removal.
The removal of the dam was considered by SVCA for a number of years since a report was completed in 2006 that recommended the removal of the dam and the rehabilitation of the reservoir.
The removal of the aging concrete dam, a current barrier for upstream fish migration, improves the fish habitat both upstream and downstream with key improvements to water quality in the North Saugeen River.
On August 21, 2015 the Lockerby Dam was removed and a natural, unobtrusive, natural waterway was left in place.
One down, many more to go!
