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Abbotsford, Chilliwack, First Nations and Province Sign Flood-Mitigation Framework
An agreement to make Sumas Prairie more resilient to flooding was signed Friday (April 28) by the province; Semá:th, Matsqui and Leq’á:mel First Nations; the City of Abbotsford; and the City of Chilliwack.
The Sumas River Flood Mitigation Collaborative Framework sets out a structure for “all partners to work efficiently and collaboratively toward solutions and approaches to address the challenge of flooding risks,” a press release states.
As part of the agreement, the province is providing more than $4 million, which includes a technical team of experts to share knowledge and advice on flood-risk mitigation.
As well, there will be upgrades to Abbotsford’s Barrowtown pump station, which was overwhelmed by floodwaters from the nearby Sumas and Nooksack rivers during the atmospheric river that hit the area in November 2021.
Funding will go toward the design and construction of a flood wall to protect the pump station, including its electrical system.
The upgrades are among 10 local projects receiving a combined $8.48 million from the province, including repairs to infrastructure, such as roads and the Sumas dike.