Burgess Dam Situation Update

If you received a Voyent Alert! on April 20, please be assured the Burgess Dam in Bala is stable, operating as designed and remains well within manageable limits.

Evacuation is not required. Our crews are actively monitoring conditions and prepared to respond as needed.

For residents in low-lying areas downstream of the Moon River are encouraged to take standard precautions to protect their properties from flooding. 

This information is intended to keep the community informed and prepared should conditions change.

For questions or concerns, please call us at 705-765-3156 or visit the link below.

Flood Information & Preparedness

Roadside Brushing to Begin in Muskoka Lakes

- Apr 24, 2026

Starting the week of April 27, roadside brushing will take place on select roadways to improve sightlines and support road safety. Work is expected to be completed in early June.

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON, April 24, 2026 – The Township of Muskoka Lakes will begin its 2026 roadside brushing program the week of April 27, with work expected to be completed by early June.

Roadside brushing is part of the Township’s regular road maintenance program and helps keep public roadways safe and passable. This work improves sightlines, maintains overhead and roadside clearances, supports drainage, and protects roadway infrastructure.

2026 Roadside Brushing Program

The Township aims to complete approximately 25 to 30 kilometres of brushing each year. Subject to resource availability, the following roads have been identified for the 2026 brushing season:

  • North Shore Road: From Muskoka Rd. 24 (Deebank Rd.) to 1452 North Shore Rd.
  • Medora Lake Road: From Muskoka Rd. 169 to Muskoka Rd. 169
  • Juddhaven Road: From Mornius Rd. to End (Fair-Lee Pk Rd./Islander Ave.)
  • Sandwood Road: From North Shore Rd. to 1189 Sandwood Rd.
  • Kendon Road: From Hallett Rd./1000 Kendon Rd. to End (1157 Keeler Rd.)
  • Bear Cave Road: From 3.65km north of Hekkla Rd. to 6.1km north of Hekkla Rd.
  • Hallets Road: Muskoka Rd. 169 to Kendon Rd./1000 Kendon Rd.
  • McLeod Road: From Muskoka Rd. 7 to Muskoka Rd. 7

Additional spot brushing may also be completed at other locations throughout the season, as required.

What to expect

Residents and road users should be aware that mechanical brushing can leave roadsides looking rough immediately after the work is completed. These methods are widely used and do not cause lasting harm to healthy trees. Brushed areas typically return to a natural, green appearance within one to two growing seasons.

Notices of brushing activity will be shared through construction signs posted on the roadway and on the Township website.

Information & Resources

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For more information, please contact:
Tim Sopkowe
Manager of Public Works
705-765-3156 x251
tsopkowe@muskokalakes.ca

For general, media or accessibility inquires, please contact:
Mia Palantzas
Communications Advisor
(705) 765-3156 x360
communications@muskokalakes.ca

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Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755

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