Stratford's Lake Victoria Is Draining Quickly as Crews Work to Remove Dam Blockage

Stratford's Lake Victoria is draining quickly as crews work to remove dam blockage

Lake Victoria in downtown Stratford has been draining since the RT Orr Dam was stuck open by debris from last week's storm, says the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

Debris under RT Orr Dam gate causing Lake Victoria to drain

Debris that’s preventing the closure of a sluice gate at the RT Orr Dam has led to the draining of Lake Victoria, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority officials said Tuesday morning.

Stratford’s riverfront economy disrupted by dam issues

Local businesses are looking at pivoting in wake of sluice gate being stuck open