Biigtigong Nishnaabeg's $58-million plant comes online in late 2024
Construction has started on a new raw water intake and treatment plant for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg on the north shore of Lake Superior.
A joint community and federal government project, the plant will provide drinking water for more than 168 homes, the administration office, schools, teacher accommodations, health centre, community centre and daycare. The community of 1,279 people – including 530 living on reserve – is located on the Pic River, near south Heron Bay. The Town of Marathon is a neighbouring community.
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