Voght Street Pump Station

Overview

The Voght Street Pump Station is a crucial piece of infrastructure that will help manage stormwater during extreme weather events.

While dikes prevent river water from flooding into the city, they also create a barrier, preventing rain and stormwater from draining back into the river.

This new pump station will ensure efficient water flow, reducing the risk of localized flooding.

This City of Merritt pump station project will proceed once dike alignments are confirmed, and engineering work can begin.

Funding

The City of Merritt has secured $4.85 million in provincial funding to construct the Voght Street Overland Water Pumping Station, a key component of its Flood Mitigation Plan (2022).

The funding, provided through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) – Disaster Risk Reduction grant, marks a significant step forward in safeguarding the community from future flooding events.

As a 100% provincially funded initiative, the CEPF grant will cover all costs, with 50% of the funding advanced upfront and the remainder paid as work progresses.