Recent Floods Hit Wawa Marina and Park

Wawa municipal staff are still assessing damage after "a pretty significant flood event" in recent months.

Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson explains the marina was under about three to four feet of water.

Alex Patterson on Flood Damage at Marina
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Patterson notes staff are working with Brookfield and "the powers that be in terms of river management" to ensure anything "put down at the Marina" in the future is designed with the expectation of that level of water.

Alex Patterson on Response to Flood Damage
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Patterson also notes the Vallee Park bridge washed away in the storms.

Alex Patterson on Flood Damage to Vallee Park Bridge
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Discussions are underway with an engineer to figure out a design, expected to come to Council next year.