City of Peterborough

Scope of Work

• Full replacement of the dam
• Optimized hydraulic capacity
• Increased safety for water management operations
• Improved maintenance access
• Restoration of pedestrian access to the dam

Status

Active construction

Project Schedule

The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2022, with restoration of the site to follow in the summer months.

Latest New

August 3, 2022 - Community Update: Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 Construction Update
February 4, 2022 - Community Update: Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 Construction Update
July 12, 2021 - Info - Work: Construction update: Change to hours of Work
November 13, 2020 - Community Update: Construction Update 
April 2, 2020 - Community Update: Construction Update
February 26, 2019 - Community Update: Replacement of Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19
December 22, 2017 - Community Update: Update on Construction
September 28, 2017 - Community Update: Removal of Buildings Adjacent to Dam

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Scope of Work

• Full replacement of steel swing bridge structure
• Repairs to concrete abutments
• Replacement of mechanical and electrical operating systems

Status

Active construction

Project Schedule

The bridge will reopen to vehicles in July 2021, with landscaping to follow in fall 2021, in cooler temperatures.

Latest News

• July 5, 2023 - Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• June 23, 2023 - Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• November 16, 2022 - Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• October 27, 2022 - Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• August 24, 2022 - Warsaw Road Swing Bridge – Extended Bridge Swings
• July 27, 2022 - Commuity Update: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• June 22, 2022 - Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge
• December 6, 2021 - Commuity Update: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge Temporary One Lane Closures
• August 14, 2021 - Warsaw Road Swing Bridge Opens to Vehicles
• August 6, 2021 - Warsaw Road Swing Bridge Construction Update
• July 28, 2021 - Construction update: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge, Parkhill Rd East
• May 27, 2021 - Community bulletin: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge, Parkhill Rd East
• February 12, 2021 - Community Update: Warsaw Road Swing Bridge Construction Update Trent
• September 18. 2020- Temporary Bridge Closure: Warsaw Swing Bridge, Parkhill Road Peterborough
• July 30, 2020 - Swing Bridge Construction

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Questions and Answers

The Warsaw Road Swing Bridge was originally constructed in 1956, and is a twin to the Maria St. Swing Bridge (also in the City of Peterborough). Large portions of the new bridge will be constructed off site and assembled in place to minimize impact to the public.

Scope of Work

• Full replacement of concrete dam
• Reduce leakage and improve water management capacity
• Improved safety for operators and visitors
• Restoration of pedestrian access to dam
• New log lifter

Status

Active construction

Project Schedule

Construction mobilized in the fall of 2018. The new dam is expected to be complete in winter 2021, with restoration of the site that summer.

Latest New

September 17, 2018- Community Update: Upcoming Dam Replacements 

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The Dam at Lock 23 Otonabee is located in the very north of the City of Peterborough. Lock 23 is part of a run of 5 locks that take boaters from Lakefield to Peterborough along the Otonabee River. This site also has an intake for the hydro power generating facility, run by Peterborough Utilities, located near the Dam at Lock 22.