Lighthouse at Pembroke Marina topples as Ottawa River continues to rise - solar powered street lights residential

A landmark at Pembroke Wharf has become a victim of rising waters and large blocks of ice on the Ottawa River.
Late Friday night, the lighthouse at the pier was overturned and as of Saturday morning, the rocky shoal leading to the lighthouse had been flooded.
The waves also hit the boardwalk, with large blocks of ice and debris slowly approaching the top of the boardwalk.
Community volunteer Fred Blackstein played an important role in the construction of the boardwalk, and on Saturday morning I checked the structure before going to Algonquin College, see how close the water is to the waterfront campus.
According to the latest report released at 9: 00 on Saturday morning. m.
The Ottawa River Regulation Committee on the Ottawa River says the Pembroke River has a water level of 113.
At an altitude of 08 m, the peak is 2017 m, compared to 113 m.
03 metres above sea level.
The forecast peak for April 28 is now 113.
50, a change of 42 compared to current levels and peak forecasts.
In order to maintain the position of the boardwalk, the city has set up a huge concrete barrier on the boardwalk that extends on the pier.
By Saturday afternoon, traffic had been banned at Pembroke pier, with obstacles at both entrances.
On Saturday afternoon, as the flood continued to rise, city workers and Pembroke firefighters were carrying out sandbag treatments at the waterfront in an attempt to protect some buildings and prevent the flood from flowing out of Alexandria Street.
Due to the rise of the Ottawa River, the Indian River water level at the intersection of the two rivers is also rising, and it looks like it may reach the foundation of Pembroke Town Hall.
Firefighters and city workers hold sandbags around the air-conditioned unit.
Pembroke mayor Mike lemme also visited the pier on Saturday morning and visited the lighthouse in person.
He said that while it is sad to see it overturned, it can be replaced and will be before the boating season, because it is crucial to help people sail near the pier.
He pointed out that it is powered by solar power, so there is no danger to the wires.
He was surprised to see that there was still a lot of ice on the river on the pier, which he thought could lead to the demise of the lighthouse and the collapse of the waves.
City staff and Pembroke Fire Department are monitoring the water, but for now it's a waiting game, the mayor said.
He is also pleased that the heavy rain has ended, which has attracted more attention in recent days.
"Now we are waiting and hopefully we can avoid significant damage," he said . ".
While the Ottawa River is being monitored, the main focus is on the water levels of the Indians and the musk River as they cross residential areas within the city and threaten their homes over the Easter weekend.
For now, however, he does not see any reason to declare a state of emergency in Pembroke.
The white water area announced the announcement on Friday, joining both Horton and McNab/Braeside.
Other communities in Renfrew County are also monitoring the water level and preparing sandbags if necessary.
The flood alert issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Renfrew County is still valid.
Many roads have been closed due to floods.
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