Municipal, federal government spend over $3.6M on flood protection in Fall River, N.S.

Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore speaks to reporters. (Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic)

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) along with the federal government announced they will spend more than $3.6 million toward flood protections in Fall River.

Heavy precipitation often causes flooding at three sites along Highway 2 in Fall River. The funding will go towards increasing the capacity of the existing drainage system to allow for increased stormwater flows during heavy rainfalls.

“Extreme weather events cause damage to both private property and public infrastructure alike. The federal government is committed to funding projects, like this one in Fall River, that will ensure people’s homes and our roads and highways are better protected against flooding from heavy rainfalls which are getting worse and more frequent,” said Braedon Clark, member of Parliament for Sackville-Bedford-Preston.

The federal government is spending $1,458,400 towards the project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. HRM is contributing $2,186,600.

“Investing in climate-ready infrastructure is critical. By strengthening stormwater systems, we can ensure growth is sustainable and resilient. These investments safeguard families, homeowners, and businesses — building communities that thrive for generations to come,” said Andy Fillmore, mayor of HRM.

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