HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 4) – With long-awaited construction efforts about to begin at Minsi Lake in Northampton County, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds visitors to be prepared for changes in property access.
During the week of March 4, contractor KC Construction Company is scheduled to begin a dam reconstruction project, which will include the use of heavy equipment. Prior to and during construction, equipment will remain in the west parking lot, creating an active construction zone which will be open only to authorized personnel.
Visitors who use the PFBC property around Minsi Lake are asked to avoid the west parking lot and the additional active construction zone around the dam. Signage will be posted on the property notifying the public of restricted access points. The remainder of the property remains open for public recreation, such as hiking. The PFBC thanks the public for its cooperation.
The $4.8 million-dollar project at Minsi Lake will include the construction of a new reinforced concrete spillway. In addition, the crest of the dam will be raised approximately two feet to upgrade the dam’s spillway capacity. Construction is expected to be completed by November, 2019 with a goal of refilling of the lake by spring of 2020.
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Media Contacts:
Mike Parker, Communications Director
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
717.705.7806
michparker@pa.gov