City of Courtenay Annual Report 2021

INVEST IN OUR NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Dike Replacement and Flood Managment Plan

Drainage improvements at 200 Back Road Drainage improvements on municipal infrastructure located at 200 Back Road were completed in the fall. The work will reduce stormwater back-up, flood risk, and maintenance requirements, and increase worker safety during maintenance operations. Work included improvements to an existing earthen berm, replacement of an existing trash rack, and safety improvements. $200,000 for the project was provided through Community Works (Gas Tax) Funds. Sandpiper Drive-Millard Road Watermain Upgrade Project An upgraded watermain and fire hydrants were installed along Millard Road and Sandpiper Drive in the fall. The majority of the work took place along Millard Road and the south end of Sandpiper Drive. As part of the project, an archaeological investigation revealed several items of interest, and City staff are working closely with K'ómoks First Nation to recover potential culturally significant artifacts.

Courtenay experienced flooding within the past ten years that has highlighted vulnerabilities to existing dike infrastructure and a changing climate. The Dike Replacement and Flood Management Plan is a document that outlines the next steps required to manage the flood risk, and prepare area-specific plans. The project was initiated by Council in February 2019 with grant funding through Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Flood Risk Assessment, Flood Mapping & Flood Mitigation Planning funding stream. By looking at modelling, localized flood management planning and regulatory tools were found to be the most effective option. This plan is just the beginning, and will be further developed in the next phase of the project. This will incorporate public education and consultation, and will align with the Coastal Flood Mapping Project and the Coastal Flood Adaption Strategy completed by the Comox Valley Regional District.

Drainage Improvements at 200 Back Road

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City of Courtenay | 2021 Annual Report