Friday, April 17, 2026
The government of Ontario is using $11.5 million in government funding to rehabilitate four aging dams across the province.
The four dams are Ahmic Lake Dam in the Township of Magnetawa, Blind River Dam in the Town of Blind River, Graham Lake Dam in the Township of Front of Yonge and Balaclava Dam in the Township of Greater Madawaska.
“Strong, reliable dams help keep our waterways safe, protecting families and communities. Through today’s investment, we are upgrading this essential infrastructure so that these dams continue to meet our high standards and operate safely and effectively for many years to come,” provincial minister of natural resources Mike Harris said.
Construction of the four projects is scheduled to take place over the next four years to extend the life of each dam by up to 100 years while ensuring they meet provincial public safety standards.
Other recent provincial investments in water infrastructure include $3.2 million for the City of Oshawa, a $12.5 million investment for critical infrastructure in the City of Brantford, and a $21.8 million for a new wastewater plant in Schreiber.
The new funding also adds to the province’s investments in dam infrastructure bringing total investment to more than $100 million to upgrade 20 dams across the province, a government of Ontario release said.
The province announced an investment of $22 million to repair six dams in 2023 and $75 million to repair ten dams in 2024, the release added.
