Sessional papers of the Dominion of Canada 1911 . No. 56.—Hogs Back, on the Rideau River. From this place the navigation is jjassed tln-nugli anartific al canal to Ottawa city, a distance of four No. 57. —Kideau Falls at low water. The jvinctiuu of tiie Rideau River with the Ottawa, named l>y Cbamplain in 1613. OTTAWA laVEIi HJUl^Adi: 85 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 19a Timiskaming Dam Contract. In the end of February, 1909, orders were received to begin work upon the Timis-kaniing dam contract, which had been awarded to ilessrs. Kirby and Stewart. Work-ing plans were begun at once and on Ma
Sessional papers of the Dominion of Canada 1911 . No. 56.—Hogs Back, on the Rideau River. From this place the navigation is jjassed tln-nugli anartific al canal to Ottawa city, a distance of four No. 57. —Kideau Falls at low water. The jvinctiuu of tiie Rideau River with the Ottawa, named l>y Cbamplain in 1613. OTTAWA laVEIi HJUl^Adi: 85 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 19a Timiskaming Dam Contract. In the end of February, 1909, orders were received to begin work upon the Timis-kaniing dam contract, which had been awarded to ilessrs. Kirby and Stewart. Work-ing plans were begun at once and on March 3, Mr. Matheson and the writervisited the site. The water being at a very low stage, it was decided to examine theground for a foundation and test pits were begun. The pit in mid-channel was sunk 40 feet through boulders and compact gravel,earth and boulders, which was imjiervious to water. The pit on the west shore wassmik 29 feet tliiough similar material, but not impervious, to angular rock in largemasses. Sis other tests were made by Mr II. M. Davy, showing that there was no bed rockavailable, but that a good strong boulder material extended down to at least fortyfeet. GEOLOGY OF SITE.
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