Dredging delay for Tekakwitha Island and Bay restoration project

09/03/2020

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office wishes to advise the community that there is a delay in the dredging component of the Tekakwitha Island and Bay restoration project.

The contractor, Rice Mohawk Landscaping, has been building a dredging platform to carry out the work. Unfortunately, they have been experiencing technical challenges with certain components of the dredging equipment. The contractor is continuing to work towards solutions to these issues and hopes to begin dredging shortly.

The community will continue to be advised on the progress of the project on a timely basis. For more information on this or any other aspect of the Tekakwitha Island and Bay restoration project please contact bayproject@mck.ca or 450-635-0600. Maps of dredging and aquatic plant removal areas can be found at www.kahnawakeenvironment.com or at facebook.com/kahnawakeenvironment.