The Village of Warfield is receiving $350,000 from the provincial government to identify and address flooding risks.
According to a news release, the village plans to study the risk Trail Creek poses to infrastructure, assess bank erosion and geohazards, and figure out who is responsible for what. They also plan to come up with options to address the risks that are identified.
Kootenay-Monashee MLA Steve Morissette said the project will help Warfield withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters, and provide the village “with a comprehensive, climate informed approach to reducing flood and erosion risks. It will help guide future investments and support resilient, sustainable solutions that protect the community.”
