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District gets $4,049,878 federal grant for downtown dike

staff report
July 3, 2020 5:24pm

The District of Squamish has received $4,049,878 grant from the federal government for a Xwu’nekw Park sea dike along the Mamquam Blind Channel.

The funding will allow for the construction of 200-metres of new sea dike that will upgrade the shoreline and improve coastal flood protection for Downtown Squamish.

Xwu’nekw Park is surrounded by ongoing and future land development including the Sirocco development and the Waterfront Landing pedestrian bridge.

The District’s Integrated Flood Hazard Management Plan identifies the construction of a new sea dike as a priority in order to meet Provincial standards for protecting the community from coastal flood hazards.

The project will be built to accommodate a projected one-metre of sea level rise by 2100, and will incorporate environmental enhancement features to support the marine habitat.

The total cost of this project is estimated at $5-million. The project will be funded primarily through grant funding with the remainder funded by the municipal budget.

“This is incredible news for all of Squamish as we proactively prepare for and undertake climate change adaptation,” said Mayor Karen Elliott.

“This funding is critical to enable us to complete shoreline upgrades and diking infrastructure that will address current anticipated sea level rise, and offer flood protection to all of Downtown Squamish. We wish to thank our federal and provincial government partners for these funds that will help us work towards our goal of protecting our community.”

Two initial design concepts for the sea wall and plans for interim park improvements at Xwu’nekw Park  have been developed.

The public is invited to submit feedback on the proposed options by completing a community survey, open through July 14. The work is expected to be complete by 2021.
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