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BAYSVILLE, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province.

The construction projects will take place over the next four years and are intended to extend the life of each dam to ensure they continue to meet provincial standards for decades to come. 

According to the province, rehabilitation could extend the useful service life of each dam for up to 100 years.

The 10 dams being rehabilitated are:

• Baysville Dam in the Township of Lake of Bays
• Frood Lake Dam in the Township of Espanola
• Forest Lake Dam in Smellie Township
• Gooseneck Lake Dam in the Municipality of Whitestone
• Huntsville Dam in the Town of Huntsville
• Hurdman Dam in the Town of Mattawa
• Lang Lake Dam in the Township of Espanola
• Shaw Lake Dam in the Municipality of Huron Shores
• Whitefish Lake Dam in the Township of Lismore
• Wagita Concrete Dam in the Township of Atikokan

This funding is the latest news on the dam front. In 2023, the government  to rehabilitate six dams which are currently undergoing repairs and reconstruction.

“This investment is responsive to past recommendations made by the auditor general and aligns with the province’s commitment to enhance public infrastructure, foster economic growth and strengthen communities across Ontario,” the release reads.