Conservancy District breaks ground on critical dike infrastructure rehabilitation project

Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Board Members gathered Wednesday afternoon, May 3, to celebrate the kickoff of the construction of new dike infrastructure.

This critical structure will prevent further erosion of some water level critical shoreline between Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake. The district, which has been planning the design, financing and construction timing of this project for years, is excited to see this project come to fruition.

The project, has already begun, is anticipated to be completed by July 2023. The project construction site is along the shore west of the Harkless Drive bridge and is accessed by South Koko Drive.

For more information about the district, the importance of a dike structure and for detailed project updates, visit turkeycreekddcd.org/harkless-drive-dike/

OFFICIAL GROUND BREAKING — Shown officially breaking ground for the Hawaiian Village Dike revitalization project, from left, are members of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District. From left are Jim Silcox, David Johnson, Todd Mikel, Carolyn Anderson and Bill Pipp. Photo provided by Lana Beregszazi, BCS Management.