Fraser Lake Dam superstructures
Contributed – April 25, 2022 / 13:49 | History: 366997
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The city of Kelowna begins repairs to Fraser Lake in the above mission.
The work means the nearby trail will be closed to the public until the end of July as crews work to modernize the dam.
The dam is no longer needed in its current form, so the amount of water retained in the lake and the capacity of the dam will be reduced.
“The current dam was built in the early 1900’s and does not meet today’s safety standards,” said Mike Kapinyak, project manager in Kelowna. “Crews will be on site to remove the old dam and build a new one made of sheet steel.”
The total height of the newly built dam will be reduced and the footpath will be preserved. At the same time, there will be removal of trees, as well as general clearing.
“The lake is home to species included in the blue list, such as the painted tortoise and the frog shovel. In order to preserve these animals and their habitat, the dam will not be completely removed during construction, “Kapinyak said. “Now we are starting the upgrades to avoid the nesting season of the animals that are native to the area.”
An environmental management plan has been established to protect critical habitats and reduce negative impacts on the lake and surrounding areas.
Estimated at $ 760,000, the Frazer Lake was originally built in the early 1900s to provide water storage for irrigation in the mission area.
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