Removing an Obsolete Dam on Flings Brook in St. John's
Official title: St. John's Small Concrete Dam Removal Project
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wants to tear down a small concrete dam on Flings Brook. The dam once stored water for fire suppression at a research centre, but it's now crumbling and no longer needed since the site switched to municipal water years ago.
Why This Matters
Live near Flings Brook? This project could restore natural water flow to the stream. Dam removal often improves fish passage and stream health. The work itself may cause temporary disruption during construction.
What Could Change
The concrete dam would be demolished and removed. Flings Brook would return to a more natural state. The former reservoir area may be restored or left to naturalize.
Key Issues
- Should the obsolete dam be removed given its degraded condition?
- What environmental impacts might result from the removal?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.