Application of RipRap for Shoreline Stabilization - Tower Island, Big Rideau Lake, ON

The owners of Tower Island in Big Rideau Lake propose to apply riprap to protect two existing sections of deteriorated shoreline wall, which surround most of the island. Rocks in the size range of 25-45 cm would be placed on a 2.5 : 1 slope. The proposal is to place riprap in front of the existing vertical walls, which will encroach onto the bed of the Rideau Canal (below the high water mark) up to 115 m2. This total will comprise two different areas of placement:

• 35 linear meters of rip rap (53 m2 of encroachment) in front of the existing concrete wall, at a maximum distance of 1.5 m from base of wall.

• 41 linear meters of rip rap would be placed in front of the existing stone & mortar wall (62 m2 of encroachment), at a maximum distance of 1.5 m from base of wall.

As part of the impact assessment process, potential implications to fish habitat and underwater cultural resources will be ascertained.

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Latest update

April 30, 2025 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Contacts

Rideau Canal National Historic Site
34 Beckwith Street South
Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2A8
Telephone: 613-283-5170 or 1-888-773-8888
Fax: 613-283-0677
Email: rideau@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-11-24

  • Proponent

    External Proponent

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    86115

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...within 200 kilometres
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