Barrie, the Huron-Wendat Nation and the Williams Treaty First Nation communities are progressing on the archaeological study of the historic Allandale Station lands.
As the Stage 4 study continues, they are beginning further assessment and burial site investigation.
Work has started mechanical trenching and screening of soil from the trenches located in the north and northwest of the station buildings.
This will help identify the limits of any human remains in the area.
The City of Barrie says Huron-Wendat Nation is supportive of this strategy and consistent with prior phases of the work, have assigned a monitor to assist with the fieldwork. The Williams Treaty First Nation have been advised of this work as well.
Mechanical trenching means that heavy equipment will be used, but all soil will still be screened for any artefacts or remains. This work will take four weeks.