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Title:

Town of Lincoln Shoreline Protection and Adaptation

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$33,692,553.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 6, 2026 - Mar 31, 2033

Description:

The proposed project will address flooding risks and erosion along the Lake Ontario shoreline in the Town of Lincoln. The planned shoreline improvements and road relocations will enable year-round access to the lakefront residences, businesses, farms, and parks.Our project will adapt the existing shoreline to address rising water levels in Lake Ontario as observed in 2017 and 2019. The increased lake levels, in combination with high winds, wakes and severe storm events, have caused significant road damage and shoreline erosion. Our project aims to relocate existing roads damaged by flooding and erosion, and to improve shoreline protection infrastructure in preparation for future events.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The project will address flooding risks and erosion along the Lake Ontario shoreline in the Town of Lincoln and will enable year-round access to the lakefront residences, businesses, farms, and parks.

Location:

Beamsville, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00051

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Town of Lincoln

Program:

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

Program Purpose:

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaption Fund is a contribution program intended to support public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by climate change, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts and seismic events.