CALGARY- Despite the hard work of crews trying to fortify flood-battered High River, officials say there is still no guarantee the town will be safe from rising waters come spring.
The historic rail bridge has already been dismantled as part of flood mitigation efforts, and new berms and dykes are being built as others are strengthened.
While workers are doing everything they can to keep the town dry, the mayor says there are no guarantees.
“After what happened, if you’re not nervous you’re asleep,” said Mayor Craig Snodgrass. “I am the last person in this town that wants this to happen again. I will do anything in my power to make this happen and get this town safe.”
He adds that engineering reports and environmental assessments are also underway, and a long term plan for river diversion is in the works.
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