Update on Controlled Release of Water at Various Locations
February 3, 2022
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travellers to the Burnt Pond and White Bear River areas of Central and Southern Newfoundland that the company has stopped releasing water from the Burnt Dam Spillway into the White Bear River. Further controlled releases of water are not expected at this time.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travellers that releases of water are still ongoing at the following locations:
- In the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland. The company is currently releasing water from the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and then Red Indian Lake.
- In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Bypass Structure.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.