Posted on behalf of the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Background
The Flood Debris Management Secretariat (FDMS) scope is restoring watercourses effected from the November 2021 Atmospheric River Event. FDMS will be completing the final work on the Chemainus River.
Scope of Work
Specific works related to Chemainus River are highlighted on this FDMS website.
The province plans to complete 6 bendway weirs in partnership with Halalt First Nation to
stabilize the right bank of the Chemainus River directly downstream of the Hwy 1 bridge.
Prior works include:
- Emergency sediment removal: Left side channel (downstream of Hwy 1 bridge) completed fall
2022 - Emergency sediment removal: upstream of E&N bridge completed fall 2023
- Mitigation temporary flood wall: ~1km of flood barrier completed fall 2023
Safety Notices
- Please do not swim in the river in a vicinity (100m around)
- Please respect and abide by all signage
- Traffic controls will be in place on Chemainus Road
Schedule
Work timelines will start August 1 and is anticipated to be completed by fall 2024 by the contractor Stone Pacific. Work hours are 7am to 7pm
Contact
Please reach out directly to Amy.Vallarino@gov.bc.ca or sec.info.epd@gov.bc.ca if you
have any outstanding concerns.