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Flood Mitigation Project Timeline

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Rapid Infiltration Basins Dike

Construction start: 2025
Construction end:

Status: upcoming

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C-EPA Claybanks

Engineering start: November 2023
Construction start:
May 2025
Construction end: December 2025

Status: current

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Chapman Oxbow

Engineering start: 
Construction start:

Construction end:

Status: current

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CHOMP

Project start: February 2025
Project end: April 2025

Status: current

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C-EPA Fir Ave

Engineering start: December 1 2022
Construction start:
May 2025
Construction end: December 2025

Status: current

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Hesco Baskets

Project start: November 2021
Ongoing ongoing until funds are secured

Status: current

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STUWI(x) - Pine Street Green ARDM

Engineering start: 
Construction start:

Construction end:

Status: current

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Voght Street Pump Station

Project start:
Project end:

Status: current

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Canford Ave Rebuild

Project start: November 2021
Project end: February 2023

Status: complete

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C-EPA North (Public Works) Dike

Engineering start: September 2023
Construction start:
May 2024
Construction end: November 2024

Status: complete

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Civic building and property repair

Project start: November 2021
Project end: December 2024

Status: complete

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Dog park

Project start: June 2022
Project end: November 2022

Status: complete

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Green Space Restoration

Project start: July 2022
Project end: May 2023

Status: complete

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Main St Bridge Riprap

Project start: May 2023
Project end: December 2023

Status: complete

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Middlesboro bridge

Project start: January 2022
Project end: November 2024

Status: complete

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Rapid Infiltration Basins

Project start: January 2022
Project end: September 2022

Status: complete

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Road/Sidewalk Repair

Project start: July 2022
Project end: October 2023

Status: complete

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Voght Park and Track

Project start: May 2023
Project end: August 2024

Status: complete

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Water line Directional Drilling

Project start: April 2022
Project end: January 2024

Status: complete

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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.

A resilient tulip, growing out of the mud after the 2021 flood in Merritt, BC

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!”

View the Merritt flood map