Crews remove sandbags as river drops
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Provincial crews on Monday were cutting and removing super-sandbags on First Street North in Brandon, as water levels continue to recede from flooding two weeks ago.
The Assiniboine River measured 1,174 feet above sea level at 8 a.m. on Monday, significantly lower than the 1,179.49-foot crest on July 13, but still a dozen feet higher compared to the same time last year.
The city in a Facebook post said the work will take time and asked that residents give workers space. Motorists should also expect delays.
With the floodwaters along the Assiniboine River receding in Brandon, work crews began removing the super sandbags on Monday that lined the northbound lanes of First Street North. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
The city also advised residents that they can start returning sandbags to a compound behind the city’s Civic Services Complex at 900 Richmond Ave. East on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Thank you to everyone who helped protect our community during the recent flood response. As recovery efforts continue, we appreciate your cooperation and patience,” the city said.
First Street North continued to operate with one lane open in both directions on Monday.
The city declared a state of emergency on July 4 after crews filled in a dike off Grand Valley Road on July 2.
Cleanup efforts started last week wih Tiger Dam removal at Kasiurak Bay just north of the river and west of First Street North.
A cyclist is reflected in the floodwaters off First Street North on a hot Monday afternoon in Brandon. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Dinsdale and Brandon Youth Soccer Association parks remain flooded.
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