Souris and Melita among seven communities to receive permanent flood protection

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Published on Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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The province announced on Tuesday funding for permanent flood protection for seven communities across the province, which means many Manitoba residents can now look forward to additional safety measures being implemented for their families and properties.

These communities will benefit from the construction of permanent dikes by upgrading and replacing the temporary diking put in place following the floods of 2011. Communities benefiting from the project include the towns of Souris and Melita (Rural Municipality of Arthur), Duck Bay, Waterhen and the rural municipalities of St. Clements, East St. Paul and West St. Paul.  

This funding was previously noted after an agreement was made between the federal and provincial governments to redirect cost savings from the Red River Floodway expansion project towards new flood mitigation projects elsewhere in the province.

The Government of Canada will provide up to $6.75 million through the Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component.

The Province of Manitoba will also contribute up to $6.75 million to the project, while the seven municipalities will contribute a combined $1.35 million of the total eligible project cost of $14.85 million.

With files from Manitoba news release