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Elora Gorge Conservation Area - Access Disrpution - Ongoing
The High Level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area will be closed for repairs beginning September 23. Pedestrian river crossing access will be maintained on the Low Level bridge, located downstream. Please obey all posted signage in the conservation area.
Smith Property - Closure - September 22 - October 7, 2022
The Smith Property will be closed beginning September 22, to allow for plantation thinning operations. Access to this property will not be permitted while the work is ongoing. The closure is expected to last until October 7, 2022.
Wellesley Dam - Intermittent Walkway Closures - September 5-26, 2022
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be carrying out work to remove the dam control building shelter and concrete pad over the first three weeks of September 2022. The walkway over the dam will be closed intermittently while work is underway. Alternate detour routes are available along Queens Bush Road or Lawrence Street during periods of closure. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions as much as possible Functionality of the dam operation will be maintained during this work period.
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area - Drinking Water Advisory - August 23, 2022
During recent water testing at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area samples revealed levels of arsenic and sodium that exceed limits identified in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standard. As a result of these findings, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued a Drinking Water Advisory for an exceedance in arsenic and sodium.
Lama Property - Closure - August 22-September 30, 2022 (approximate)
The Lama Property will be closed beginning August 22, to allow for plantation thinning operations. Access to this property will not be permitted while the work is ongoing. The closure is expected to last for approximately 4-5 weeks, reopening prior to October 1, 2022.
Ongoing closure: Mill ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed
The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.
Ongoing closure: Low level bridge at Elora Gorge remains closed
Due to weather events in 2017 and 2018, the low level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area was damaged by high water flows and remains closed indefinitely.
