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Flood Mitigation Department Projects
Flood Mitigation Department
The Merritt Flood Mitigation Department is focused on protecting the community from future flood risks through a comprehensive Flood Mitigation Plan.
This plan includes the development of a dike system and other infrastructure projects to safeguard key areas.
The department emphasizes strategic planning, Indigenous Engagement, project partner collaboration, and community involvement to build resilience against climate-related disasters.
By leveraging insights from other municipalities and experts, the department employs a phased, milestone-driven approach to implement effective flood protection measures.
The goal is to create sustainable solutions that enhance Merritt’s preparedness and response capabilities, ensuring long-term safety and stability for the community.
Photo Credit: Kevin Vilac Chief Operator of the Water and Wastewater Systems. May 10, 2022
“Today while doing our rounds this Tulip appeared from nowhere. Amidst the chaos and destruction here is this beautiful flower, like the residents of Merritt. If it can do it, so can we! I hope this Tulip helps anyone that may need a boost to push forward and just be you!”
Council Update | Q1 – 2026
In large civil construction projects, Q1 is a busy time for engineering and project management staff, and this was the theme for 2026-Q1.
Following the execution of the complex and technical RFP process for the engineer in 2025- Q4 and the selection of Stantec as the Engineer-of-Record, the detailed dike engineering work began in earnest in January.
This conceptual dike alignment was drafted in 2021 for the Flood Mitigation Plan, so now the engineering team is doing the first work on that plan since the 2021 project.
Going into 2026-Q2, any proposed realignments or changes to this plan will come to council for input and approval, and detailed engineering for the 9 segments of dike construction will be finalized during 2026-Q3 and Q4.
Also during 2026-Q1, the Land Acquisition team reached the critical milestone of property offers going out, and also has multiple accepted offers. This work will continue at speed during the remainder of 2026.
These are exciting times for resiliency in the City of Merritt, many in BC are looking at the works being done in this City for inspiration and direction.
Sean Strang,
Director of Recovery and Mitigation
2026 Quarterly Reports
April 2026
2025 Quarterly Reports
2025 Q4 Council update
January 2026
2025 Q3 Council update
October 2025
2025 Q2 Council update
July 2025
2025 Q1 Council update
April 2025
STUWI(x) Naturalization Project
Engineering start: Community led, evolving
Construction start: October 2025
Construction end: 2027
Status: current
C-EDR 129 Setback Dike
Engineering start: Winter 2025
Project start: Summer 2026
Project end: Summer 2030
Status: current
C-EDR 130 Setback Dike
Engineering start: Winter 2025
Project start: Summer 2026
Project end: Summer 2030
Status: current
C-EPA North (Public Works) Dike
Engineering start: September 2023
Construction start: May 2024
Construction end: November 2024
Status: complete
Main St Bridge Improvements
Fir Bank Stabilization and Coldwater Realignment
Engineering start: 2025
Construction start: Spring 2026
Construction end: Fall 2026
Status: current
Middlesboro bridge
C-EPA Claybanks Dike
Engineering start: November 2023
Construction start: July 2025
Construction end: December 2025
Status: complete
C-EPA Middlesboro Phase 1
Engineering start: November 2023
Construction Start: 2026 or 2027, permitting dependant
Construction End: 2027
Status: current
Voght Street Pump Station
Engineering Start: Fall 2026
Construction Start Date: Summer 2027 (pending approvals and permitting)
Completion: TBA
Status: current
