For immediate release
LOCKPORT, Manitoba, March 26, 2009 – Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has restricted public access to areas around the St. Andrews Lock and Dam at Lockport, Manitoba until the threat of flooding has passed.
With ice jams forcing water levels to rise at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam site, and flooding occurring in facilities on site, public access to the lock and public areas on the west side of the Red River facility is being restricted.
This closure is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
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For more information contact:
Chris Konski
Regional Communications Officer, Corporate Communications
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Western Region
Email: chris.konski@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Telephone: 780-497-3583
Cellular: 780-221-6181
