News release
Tahsis, British Columbia, January 28, 2025 — Improvements to flood protection infrastructure will help the Village of Tahsis become more resilient to riverbank and coastal floods after a combined investment of more than $2.8 million from the federal, provincial, and local governments.
This project involves constructing two flood walls and an earth berm along the North Maquinna Drive from north of Rogers Street to Head Bay Road to safeguard the Village from extreme weather events. These new protective measures will include internal drainage improvements such as catch basins, leads, and flap gates along the roads. There will also be rock or other material installed to protect shoreline structures against water, wave, or ice erosion and to stabilize the riverbank.
These upgrades will protect existing local public and private assets and essential infrastructure such as the public works yard, the fire hall, water supply and well pumping station, as well as schools, which are currently at risk of flooding from storms and rising sea levels.
Quotes
“Our government is taking action to increase communities’ resilience and support people’s safety in the face of extreme weather events. Effective flood prevention measures help protect people, property, and livelihoods. The Government of Canada will continue to work with our partners to mitigate the effects of natural disasters so that Canadians can continue to adapt in a changing climate.”
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“In Tahsis and communities throughout the province, we’re working to build a stronger and climate-ready future for everyone. These improvements in the Village of Tahsis will help protect people – including young students – and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of flooding for years to come.”
The Honourable Kelly Greene, B.C. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
“On behalf of Tahsis Council and entire community, I thank the federal and provincial governments for recognizing the importance of protecting small remote communities, like Tahsis, from climate change impacts. The funding for this project means our residents, businesses, school and day care, first responders and critical infrastructure will be protected from future flood events.”
Martin Davis, Mayor of the Village of Tahsis
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