RICHMOND, BC, May 10, 2024
/CNW/ - Richmond is getting
strengthened flood protection infrastructure to reduce the risks
from rising sea levels, increasingly severe storms, and climate
change, after a combined investment of $13
million from the federal and provincial governments and the
City of Richmond.
This was announced by Member of Parliament Parm Bains, Member of
Parliament Wilson Miao, Richmond-Steveston MLA Kelly Greene,
and Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
Funding will support the reconstruction of the No. 3 Road South
Drainage Pump Station to quadruple its pumping capacity and raise a
section of the dike. Once elevated, the dike segment will connect
with two other raised sections, resulting in over 1,200 meters of
dike built to year 2100 flood-design levels. The project will also
include improvements to several sets of culverts, and a new
above-ground utility building that will house a new motor control
centre and a permanent back-up generator.
This project is part of the City of
Richmond's Flood Protection Management Strategy and will
increase the community's resilience against natural hazards. Once
completed, the infrastructure upgrade will help to protect an area
including over 29,000 residents, approximately 50 businesses, and
eight square kilometres of agricultural land from flooding.
Quotes
"It is no longer a question of whether climate change is real,
but what we are doing to safeguard our communities. Proactive flood
adaptation is critical to protecting people, homes, agricultural
lands, and livelihoods in Richmond. We will continue to work
collaboratively with our provincial and municipal partners to build
robust disaster mitigation infrastructure and help strengthen the
resiliency of our communities."
Parm Bains, Member of
Parliament for Steveston—Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
"Our climate is changing and that means action must be taken now
to future-proof our communities against extreme weather events.
Together with the federal government and the City of Richmond, we are strengthening
Richmond's defences against
climate-related emergencies, storm surges and rising sea levels to
protect people, property and critical infrastructure."
The Honourable Bowinn Ma, British
Columbia Minister of Emergency Management and Climate
Readiness
"The City of Richmond has a
long history of investment in flood protection while working with
the federal and provincial governments to strengthen our existing
infrastructure. Today's funding announcements will ensure our City
is even more prepared to handle the impacts of climate change and
extreme weather events. Upgrades to the No. 3 Road South Drainage
Pump Station, as well as flood management and mitigation supports
will keep our community safe."
His Worship, Malcolm Brodie,
Mayor for the City of
Richmond
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $1,350,991 through the Green Infrastructure
Stream of the Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program. The Government of British Columbia is investing $8,181,909 and the City
of Richmond is contributing $3,467,100.
- This stream helps build greener communities by contributing to
climate change preparedness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and
supporting renewable technologies.
- Including today's announcement, over 120 infrastructure
projects under the Green Infrastructure Stream have been announced
in British Columbia, with a total
federal contribution of more than $540
million and a total provincial contribution of over
$373 million.
- Under the Investing in Canada
Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit
projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and
transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- Infrastructure Canada helps
address complex challenges that Canadians face every day—ranging
from the rapid growth of our cities, to climate change, to
environmental threats to our water and land.
Associated Links
Investing in Canada:
Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure
Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Green Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gi-iv-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
Infrastructure Canada -
Infrastructure in British
Columbia
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
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