Lind Creek Dam Removal to Restore Fish Habitat in Greenwood

Say goodbye to a dam in Greenwood, and hello to a fish habitat.

Residents of Canada’s Smallest City will have a restored fish ecosystem at Lind Creek after the removal of Lind Creek Dam, a statement from the Province of British Columbia shows.

“We’re helping the City of Greenwood to ensure that Lind Creek Dam is removed safely, and the creek restored, to ensure the community’s health and safety now and in the future,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs for BC.

The move is part of a $450-million provincial initiative to work “with local governments across the province to improve or upgrade aging infrastructure so our communities can continue to thrive,” according to Yang.

The Lind Creek Dam is part of the reservoir structure that contains, stores, and supplies water to Greenwood. However, the dam has reached the end of its lifespan.

BC is therefore investing $900,000 to decommission the dam.

“The decommissioning of Lind Creek Dam is long overdue to allow for a safer community and better fish passage,” stated Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen. “That’s why our government is working with the City of Greenwood to invest in this infrastructure, benefiting residents today and for the long term.”

Following the dam’s removal, restoration work will allow fish to access the creek for rearing and spawning.

A new replacement reservoir and water-treatment facility will be built as a separate project, according to Russell.

The mayor of Greenwood says that decommissioning the dam has been a “priority” and can now move forward following the Province’s commitment of capital.

“The City of Greenwood has made the decommissioning of the Lind Creek Dam a priority,” stated John Bolt. “We are very appreciative that the Province has also demonstrated that it is a priority by providing the full funding for this project.”