Province purchases amphibious ice-breaking machine
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This article was published 06/01/2011 (5546 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The province has purchased a third amphibious ice-breaking machine to help fight river ice jams, Premier Greg Selinger said today.
The new Amphibex AE 400 was recently purchased at a cost of $1.2 million.
The first Amphibex was acquired in 2006 by North Red Community Water Maintenance Inc., a corporation formed with provincial assistance by the rural municipalities of St. Andrews and St. Clements and the City of Selkirk that runs all of the province’s ice-breaking equipment. The Manitoba government purchased a second Amphibex in 2009.
According to Selinger the amphibious Amphibex icebreakers are a key part of Manitoba’s ice jam mitigation strategy
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"The new Amphibex will be ready in March to join the two existing machines that have proven to be good investments in reducing the formation of ice jams by removing or breaking up ice in threatened areas," said Selinger. "Ice jams are unpredictable, but we do know from experience that these machines can make a difference and are an important part of our overall flood-fighting efforts."
In addition to the three Amphibex machines Manitoba’s current fleet of ice-breaking equipment also includes five ice cutters, three Argo amphibious crew shuttle vehicles and three trailers.
As a safety reminder to ice fishers and snowmobile enthusiasts signs will be posted in areas where the machines will be working.
"The addition of a third Amphibex is the latest investment we’ve made in Manitoba’s considerable flood-fighting abilities," said the premier
"We are working with municipalities, refining our plans, and assessing equipment needs in preparation for a potentially significant flood this spring. Manitobans have a successful history of pulling together to fight previous floods and already have the plans, resources and experience to tackle what the spring of 2011 may bring."
In 2009, ice-jam-related flooding in the north Red River area damaged homes and cottages, cut off roads, and put some residents and emergency rescue workers at significant risk.
Paul.williamson@freepress.mb.ca