Access to Earth Initiative – 2007

In response to public requests, the Manitoba Floodway Authority has developed a plan to make earth available to the public from the floodway.

This year, the MFA will be expanding its Access to Earth Initiative with the establishment of two separate earth depot locations (see map). Weather permitting, each depot will be opened from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm between the specific dates below:

SECTION 1 ST. MARY’S ROAD BRIDGE DEPOT
                  Tuesday, August 7 to Sunday, September 2

SECTION 2 DUFF ROBLIN PARK DEPOT
                  Tuesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 30
                  Located just off Winnipeg’s north perimeter,
                  approximately two kilometers east of PTH 59

Please note:

• All applicants are welcome to access earth from either depot.
• There is no charge for the earth. Please note it is not topsoil, it is heavy earth and clay fill.
• Applicants are responsible for loading earth and all transportation costs.
• Earth will be available to applicants in order of arrival at the depot.
• For smaller vehicles (e.g. pick-up trucks and small trailers), MFA will have a loader available FOR FREE to assist with loading of earth on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Larger vehicles (e.g., semi-trailers) must supply their own loaders on all days and are encouraged to visit the depot Monday to Thursday.

If you intend to obtain earth at this year’s depot, please complete the Confirmation of Registration and Waiver Form (347kb) and return it to the Manitoba Floodway Authority before going to the depot. Passes can be mailed or picked up from the MFA office at 200-155 Carlton Street.