$5.6M Black River Canal repair plan hinges on townships

Port Huron Seeks Township Support

Port Huron’s plan to reopen the Black River Canal now hinges on support from its neighbors. City leaders unveiled a $5.6 million repair proposal that would rebuild the canal’s damaged flood gate, shut down since an ice jam in early ’24. City Manager James Freed says Port Huron would cover about 60 percent, using bonds and special assessments on riverfront properties. But the rest — nearly $2…

$5.6M Black River Canal repair plan hinges on townships

A proposed $5.6 million plan to repair the Black River Canal in Port Huron, Michigan, now depends on whether neighboring townships agree to help fund the project. The canal connects Lake Huron to the Black River and has long served recreational boaters and waterfront businesses. Read the full story by the Port Huron Times Herald.