The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is taking action to protect the Lake Erie shoreline from future flooding.
The Chatham-Kent Works Public Department says it is completing a number of measures designed to mitigate flooding damage along Erie Shore Dr. in Blenheim. The municipality's flooding prevention plan comes after recent incidents of flooding in the area, caused by high winds.
Director of Drainage, Asset and Waste Management Tim Dick says the work involves directing the water to particular areas along the roadway for safer and quicker drainage. A news release says 100 concrete blocks have been placed along the road to direct water to the Burke Drain. As well, stone erosion protection was installed on the drain to prevent water from eroding the top of the slope and roadway.
Asphalt has also been milled to direct water from the south side of the road to the drain.
Dick says work on the roadway wrapped up on Tuesday.
“Obviously we can’t control the lake level or the wind but this work will help the water that accumulates to drain away,” says Dick.
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority says a flood watch will be in effect for the Lake Erie shoreline until Friday.