Bridge Replacement and Creek Rerouting at Dundurn Military Training Area
Official title: Woods Trail Bridge Replacement and Water Course Alteration – 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn
The Department of National Defence wants to replace an aging bridge over Brightwater Creek at a military training area near Dundurn, Saskatchewan. The project involves rerouting part of the creek, stabilizing the banks, and building a new single-span bridge with gravel approaches.
Why This Matters
This project affects Brightwater Creek, a local waterway. Rerouting streams and altering banks can impact fish habitat and water quality. If you fish, hunt, or care about waterways near Dundurn, this matters.
What Could Change
Fisheries and Oceans Canada may authorize alterations to fish habitat in Brightwater Creek. The creek channel will be rerouted upstream and downstream of the new bridge. Riparian areas will be stabilized, which could change local water flow patterns.
Key Issues
- What are the impacts of rerouting Brightwater Creek on fish habitat?
- How will riparian stabilization affect the local ecosystem?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.