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Title:

Coastal Flooding And Shoreline Erosion Protection In The Village of Gwa’yas’dums On ARCH Hamilton

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$3,272,858.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 29, 2023 - Mar 31, 2033

Description:

Gwa’yas’dums Village is a remote coastal island community where Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation is established. The Village is at risk of coastal flooding and shoreline erosion due to sea-level rise and storm surges. The project comprises two key elements: the building of a riprap (rock armour) and boardwalk as well as a bioengineered slope. Both of these assets would comprise of natural materials and would mitigate coastal flooding and related impacts to the community’s critical infrastructure and essential services.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Location:

Alert Bay, Village of, British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

278-2023-2024-Q2-00024

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2023-24 to 2032-33.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation

Program:

Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund