e-2864 (Infrastructure)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- The Pefferlaw Dam in Pefferlaw, Ontario was constructed across the Pefferlaw River in the 1820s and has become a local landmark, contributing to the distinct charm and character of the area;
- The Dam’s structure has deteriorated and been deemed ‘unsafe’ by the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority, and requires significant rehabilitation and repair;
- The local ecosystem will be drastically affected by changes to the water flow and other impacts related to the Dam’s deterioration; and
- The Pefferlaw Dam has cultural, historical, environmental, economic and recreational significance to the residents and visitors of Pefferlaw, Ontario.
- Open for signature
- September 25, 2020, at 10:46 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- January 23, 2021, at 10:46 a.m. (EDT)