The Township of Minden Hills has declared a State of Emergency in response to the flood conditions in the community and the escalating impact on municipal infrastructure.
Officials made the declaration on April 14 at 12:45 p.m.
The decision followed a Ministry of Natural Resources bulletin, which raised concerns about the rising water levels in the Gull River, and forecasted weather over the next 5-10 days.
Officials are advising residents in areas that are susceptible to flooding to take necessary precautions to protect their property, and continue to monitor developing conditions.
Self-serve sand and sandbags are available from the Minden Curling Club parking lot. Residents in need are reminded to bring a shovel.
Various Township roads have been impacted by rising water levels with complete washouts, water over the roadways, and ponding reported.
The following roads are closed:
- Bobcaygeon Road – from Winding Creek Road to Scotch Line Road
- Voicey Road between Tulip Road and Blairhampton Road
- Buller Road at Clear Lake Road
- Boyd Road at Brady Lake Road
The following roads have restricted access:
- Invergordon Avenue – water on road, access is available through arena back enterance
- Anson Street and McKnight Blvd – water over road
- Devil’s Lake Road – one lane closed
- Orde Street – water on road
- Hospitality Road – water on road
- Upper Dutch Line – washouts has road down to one lane only
