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Ontario Investing in Dam Infrastructure in Ignace

November 27, 2023

Province investing in local dam remediation to keep the Township of Ignace and surrounding communities safe

IGNACE – The community of Ignace is benefiting from a provincial infrastructure investment to repair the Agimak Lake Dam. This funding is part of a $22 million program to help mitigate flooding and keep people and communities safe.

“As part of our government’s commitment to ensure the safety and security of communities in the Northwest, we are investing in the rehabilitation of the Agimak Lake Dam to mitigate flooding in the Township of Ignace and beyond,” said Greg Rickford, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kenora – Rainy River. “Our investment in the Ignace dam rehabilitation will support the community for generations to come.”

“Our government is taking action to make sure we have infrastructure in place to protect people and communities across Ontario,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “With this investment, we will be able to ensure these dams continue to meet provincial standards and prevent significant environmental, financial and public safety implications that can be associated with dam failure.”

This infrastructure investment is part of the government’s plan to build a strong Ontario. The funding will improve key infrastructure needed to support the growth of the economy and communities.

Quick Facts

  • Agimak Lake Dam is located in the headwaters of the English River System near Ignace, ON, approximately 250 km west of Thunder Bay.
  • The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 310 dams across the province.
  • The rehabilitation of the six dams will extend the useful service life of each for up to 100 years.