Arborg Community Dike to reduce flood risks and impacts
July 02, 2015 –– Arborg, Manitoba– Infrastructure Canada
Officials from three levels of government were on hand today in Arborg to announce funding for a new community flood protection project. Residents of this town, in the Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton, will soon have added protection from the devastating effects of recurrent flooding thanks to this flood mitigation initiative.
Arborg has experienced recurring flooding along its east side when runoff converges at the northeast area of town and flows down Provincial Road 326, which runs through the town, to the Icelandic River.
The Community Dikes Initiative provides joint federal and provincial funding for new flood mitigation infrastructure in flood prone communities. This particular project will include the diversion of flood waters east of town and then into the Icelandic River further downstream, which will help protect 58 homes and a high school from flood damage. Construction is expected to begin this fall or in spring of 2016.
"Our Government is pleased to support this flood protection project, which will help reduce the damage caused by recurring flooding in the area. Once completed, the community dike will help protect 58 homes and a local school, as well as prevent the disruptions that are often associated with natural disasters. By investing in high-priority initiatives like this one, we are delivering on our commitment to provide greater safety for residents, and protecting the economy of this community and others across Manitoba.
-James Bezan
Member of Parliament for Selkirk—Interlake
On behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Caedmon Malowany
Cabinet Communications
Province of Manitoba
204-945-1494
Grant Thorsteinson,
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton
204-376-2391
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
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