Gravel fill in lakes would ease threat
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To the Editor,
Re: City plans to remove two century-old dams, Nov. 1.
If the volume of water is the problem at Colliery Dam Park, then why not reduce it by making it a shallow lake?
This could be done by placing rocks in the lakes. The largest rocks possible should be placed behind each dam so as to create a strong barrier.
If need be, pit run gravel could be used behind the barrier as possbly a cheaper fill.
There should be enough water for swimming, the lakes would look as they are today and wildlife and birds should not be affected.
This would be a far cheaper alternative thus saving the taxpayers on their taxes.
Ray Roy
Nanaimo
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