The township is bracing for issues related to flood waters.
A special council meeting was held Sunday according to the Township of Madawaska Valley. The meeting was called to discuss a flood and road condition update. At the meeting it was confirmed that roads are being monitored and repaired as issues arise.
Two specific areas were brought up during the meeting including Paugh Lake Road and Wilno North Road. At the meeting, staff and council discussed that quick intervention will be needed on Wilno North Road. Council passed a resolution approving costs associated with acquiring and installing a temporary portable metal bridge to ensure access for residents.
The meeting did also bring up the issues faced during the 2017 flood season and it was confirmed by officials at the meeting that the township is well below the issues experienced in 2017 and Operations had no grave concerns.
Municipal 511 will be updated as needed by the Operations Supervisor and the township website and Facebook page will both be updated daily by the Deputy Clerk, according to officials.
They also pointed out that while sandbagging has not been required to date, staff does have bags and sand available and the same process will be used as in 2017.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is also saying that all of Renfrew county is under a flood warning until Thursday.
You’re being asked to monitor updates as they become available.