North Vancouver – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming $750,000 in provincial funding to restore Kilmer Creek near Argyle Secondary and remove potential local flood hazards.

“Climate change affects us all and the increased risk of floods is just one of the many challenges communities will face,” said MLA Bowinn Ma. “While we tackle the issue as a species, we must also prepare our communities locally. This provincial funding is an investment into the safety of people and property along Kilmer Creek against the risk of flooding.”

Kilmer Creek was enclosed at its outfall in 1969, which reduced stream capacity and created a flood hazard. The portion of the creek on the western edge of Argyle Secondary School will be daylighted, a process of removing obstacles and uncovering waterways. This work will provide enhanced erosion protection and remove the flood hazard to both public and private property in the area.

Funding is provided through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), and this local investment is part of more than $12 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding supporting flood mitigation projects in communities all across B.C.

Since New Democrats formed government in July 2017, communities across B.C. have received more than $38 million through CEPF, which has enhanced the preparedness and resiliency of local governments and First Nations communities for emergencies such as floods or wildfires.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0009-000310