District of Squamish has received $442,200 for upgrades to the Harris Slough Pump Station, Whittaker Slough Flood box, and Stawamus River Dike.
Squamish was one of the 20 communities across B.C. that stands to benefit from greater flood protection with a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
The initiatives range from flood protection in the Cowichan Valley, to storm water diversion in Summerland, to upgrading the Maple Pump Station in Surrey.
Flood protection projects were selected from local government or dike authority applications that offered cost-effective solutions for areas at risk.
Federal and provincial governments provide up to two-thirds of the funding for eligible project costs, with local governments and diking authorities covering the remainder of project funding.
These investments are being delivered through two important programs.
“Flood protection is critical for our community and these funds allow the District of Squamish to complete three flood protection projects that are high priorities for our community,” said Mayor Rob Kirkham.
