Kirkland Lake state of emergency, flooding update

The state of emergency remains in effect in Kirkland Lake on Sunday following the heavy rainfall in the region on Friday, which caused the overflow of Murdoch Creek and a surcharge of the town’s sanitary system which prompted the emergency declaration.

The state of emergency remains in effect in Kirkland Lake following the heavy rainfall in the region on Friday, which caused the overflow of Murdoch Creek and Rand Creek along with a surcharge of the town’s sanitary system which prompted the emergency declaration.

“Municipal staff worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents in affected areas,” said town officials in an update Sunday afternoon.

“They also responded promptly to deteriorating road conditions exacerbated by the snowfall on Saturday night.”

Officials said the state of emergency will continue primarily due to the sanitary system surcharging directly at the wastewater treatment plant.

“Despite the anticipation of relatively small amounts of additional rainfall today, municipal staff remain vigilant in monitoring road conditions and homeowner situations,” reads the update.

“At present, no further concerns are anticipated.”