Brockton installing emergency dike to protect homes in Pinkerton

Temporary dyke curbs flooding in Pinkerton

The Municipality of Brockton has constructed a temporary dyke in the community of Pinkerton, to prevent further flooding this spring.When water levels in the Teeswater River rose last week, a private dam was breached, resulting in flooding of the lower village, including across Bruce Road 15.Mayor Chris Peabody said the Municipality had to act quick, using the town's emergency fund to put protections in place."It certainly didn't come from the p…

Brockton installing emergency dike to protect homes in Pinkerton

An emergency dike is being built around three homes in Pinkerton that have been impacted by flooding after a privately-owned dike breached and flooded the hamlet a week ago.