Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford Lock 6 and the Highway 33 Bridge upstream of the lock beginning on October 30.
The investigation is expected to take approximately seven to ten business days to complete. The closure is required to safely conduct a geotechnical investigation.
GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited (GEMTEC) will be carrying out this work, which will involve advancing boreholes using mechanical drilling equipment along the crest and the downstream toe of the dam.
Signage and safety barriers will be installed in advance of the work to clearly mark inaccessible areas. The canal bank will be closed to public access for the duration of the investigation.
This is part of Parks Canada’s ongoing efforts to preserve the heritage and functionality of the infrastructure along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.
Parks Canada and GEMTEC understand that this work may cause temporary inconvenience, including loud repetitive sounds, and appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during the project.
