Merritt receives funding for flood mitigation work along Coldwater River

MERRITT, B.C. — The City of Merritt is one of 49 local governments and First Nations set to receive emergency preparedness funding from the provincial government.

Merritt is getting $2 million for flood mitigation work along the Coldwater River from the Public Works Yard to the Canford Avenue Dike.

“The climate crisis will continue to increase the risk of natural disasters in British Columbia over the years ahead. Local governments and First Nations are important partners in ensuring that communities are prepared for what will come and we’re taking action to support them in this critical work,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “The projects enabled by this funding will make a big difference for First Nations and communities throughout B.C. in their efforts to keep lives and livelihoods safe from potential disasters.”

In total, $23.4 million was awarded with the Upper Nicola Band also receiving $150,000 for some work at Nicola Lake.