Community consultation continues for the City of Courtenay Flood Management Plan, which is developing steps to address flood risk and will help Courtenay reduce the impact of future flood events.
A Virtual Information Session is taking place Thursday, June 15th, from 730pm to 830pm, which will be posted to City of Courtenay after the session.
An online survey will also open after the session to gather feedback on the recommended flood risk mitigation strategies.
An initial public survey in May gathered nearly 100 responses, with feedback and priorities for addressing flood risk in Courtenay.
Over 75% of survey participants said they were familiar with impacts from sea level rise and climate change and were most concerned about flood impacts to homes, properties and infrastructure.
They identified infrastructure and the environment as key areas of concern for the future, while sharing that it’s important to preserve and restore the environment, public access to the shoreline and rivers, and the health of the estuary.
They also identified ways of thinking differently about future development in the floodplain and emphasized maintaining safety and accessibility for future generations.
The City of Courtenay is considering a broad range of strategies to adapt to flooding now and in the future.
These options could include relocating buildings and critical infrastructure, upgrading existing infrastructure, directing development to higher ground, and helping build resilience of those located in the flood hazard area.
Register for the Free Virtual Information Session at Courtenay Flood Ready.
To learn more about the Flood Management Plan, and subscribe to project updates by email, visit City of Courtenay.
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