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Title:

Flood Risk Mitigation Strategy for Lower Cove Loop

Agreement Number:

The PSIMS agreement number: 22059

Agreement Value:

$45,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 6, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

The Flood Risk Mitigation Strategy for Lower Cove would investigate the impact of the tides, storm surge and Sea Level Rise on the Lower Cove Sewer System and determine a strategy for mitigating the effects of coastal flooding on the City's infrastructure in this area.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Reducing or eliminating untreated sewerage overflows into the Saint John Harbour which will avoid the contamination of the water and potential public safety issues. - maintaining the municipal wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment facility in good order to avoid the potential for substantial costs associated with flooded mechanical and electrical equipment - developing systems to avoid or eliminate sewer back up into residential homes and businesses. - lowering the City's vulnerability to flooding and infrastructure replacements costs as well as the City's dependence on Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) programs.

Location:

Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5H1

Reference Number:

088-2021-2022-Q1-00024

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

File Number: C7-7004-02

Recipient's Operating Name:

Ministère de la justice, Province du Nouveau-Brunswick

Recipient's Legal Name:

Department of Justice, Province of New Brunswick

Federal Riding Name:

Fredericton

Program:

NDMP - National Disaster Mitigation Program

Program Purpose:

The aim of the NDMP is to reduce the impacts of natural disasters on Canadians by: 1) focusing investments on significant, recurring flood risks and costs; and 2) advancing work to facilitate private residential insurance for overland flooding.