Work underway on Lake Major dam fishway

Work on the fish ladder adjoining the Lake Major dam is underway now and is expected to continue until about 5 p.m. today.

The process will see large rocks placed at the base of the dam near the fish ladder. Crews with then work to reinforce the fish ladder itself by filling it in with more rocks.

No disruptions to water service are expected

About 135 residents in the Salmon River and surrounding areas have been evacuated from their homes as a precaution.

Two evacuation warming centres have been set up for displaced residents,the first at the East Preston Community Centre, 24 Brooks Dr., East Preston, and the other at City Heights Church, 946 Main St., Westphal.

Officials say food will be provided on site.

Two Halifax Transit buses have been brought into the church site only, for any pets that people may have brought with them. Pets must be in a cage on the bus, unless they’re accompanied by their owner.

Residents are reminded that four of the six bridges in the area are closed while this work is underway. Those include the bridges on Lake Major Road, Salmon River Drive, Crane Hill Road and Ross Road. Transportation & Public Works has barricades in place at these sites and a barricade is also set up at the intersection of North Preston Road and Johnson Road in North Preston to prevent motorists from entering the construction zone. The bridges on Highway 107 and Highway 207 will remain open throughout the day, barring any issues during the maintenance.

There is one Halifax Transit bus route affected by the closures – Route 61 trough North Preston. Detour information is on the Halifax.ca website

Further updates on this situation can be obtained through the Citizen Contact Centre at 311, the Halifax.ca website and Twitter via @HalifaxWater and @hfxgov.

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