BC Gov News
To help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, the Province is providing funding to the City of Richmond for a pair of flood-mitigation projects.
Richmond will receive $150,000 to install river-level sensors, box culvert-level sensors and canal-level sensors to monitor the performance of Richmond’s flood-protection infrastructure and improve the city’s ability to respond to and prepare for significant weather events.
The Province is providing an additional $150,000 to develop a seepage assessment and management plan, which will analyze the flood hazard of water seepage from the 49 kilometres of dikes that protect the community. …
“As a regional leader in flood protection initiatives, Richmond is steadfast in our commitment to keep residents safe,” said Malcolm Brodie, mayor of Richmond. “The Seepage Assessment and Management Plan project will broaden our understanding of future impacts of rising water levels on flood protection infrastructure, allowing for more robust planning. The Flood Protection Monitoring Stations project will expand the sensor network and demonstrate our proactive approach to improve the city’s ability to prepare for significant weather events – ensuring the safety and economic vitality of our community.” …