SIOUX LOOKOUT — With the May long weekend fast approaching, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout recently provided residents an update on water levels.
According to their recent announcement posted on Update on High Water Levels in Sioux Lookout - Sioux Lookout their focus is on, “Taking action to protect people and property as water levels continue to rise.”
“The pedestrian bridge at the Travel Information Centre has been blocked off at both ends and we are asking people to avoid the area at this time,” explained manager of Public Works and Infrastructure, Jeff Hawley.
Public Works Operations manager, Mat Lelonde, adds, “We are working directly with residents impacted by flooding in low lying areas and are providing targeted support. Lakeshore Drive is being sandbagged, as the water is now level with the road. A section of Ethel Street is also closed, due to water over the road at the far east end. Sturgeon River Road had a small washout at the first culvert past the hotels. We have temporarily repaired the culvert and have both lanes open again. We continue to monitor it closely, but it will likely be closed later today.”
The municipality also indicated that it is prepared to deal with increasing water levels, with a huge number of sandbags on hand to act on changing conditions. Additional sandbags are available for use by residents to protect their properties. Should residents wish to pick up empty sandbags they can visit their Public Works Office from 7:30 a.m. unit noon and from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Once they do this, sandbags can be filled at the Third Avenue ball diamonds, where sand will be made available to residents at no cost.
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout encourages residents to visit: https://bit.ly/3yPsk02 for the latest on flood mitigation and access to boat launches as they head into the May long weekend.
