Additionally, the manager recommends that the current dam be passively managed with inspections and monitoring, at a cost of up to $30,000 per year.

The design of the dam is 60 per cent complete, according to the report. Originally, a total of $493,266 was approved for the Riverside dam detailed design assignment. Now, staff are asking for an additional $375,000 for “potential future archeological and design work not included as part of the original design scope.”