Lake Macdonald Community Demolition Works Notification

25 Feb 2026

Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project is preparing for demolition of the existing spillway, currently planned to start from 9 March 2026, weather permitting - 24-hour continuous work for 15 days.

You can view the full works notification here.

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