City says at least 25 Winnipeg properties require sandbag dike construction

WINNIPEG — City officials said given the increased river levels overnight, the flood planning and operations will be modified Saturday as necessary.

On Saturday, city officials gave a flood update. They said on Thursday they identified 50 properties that were at risk of flooding.

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Now, with the Red River Floodway operating, ice conditions and the overnight rise in river levels, the city engineers have determined that 25 properties require sandbag dike construction Saturday as a precaution.

“City officials will re-visit the remaining 25 properties that were not immediately required to build sandbag dikes. These property owners will be asked to remain on standby,” the statement from the city said.

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Officials said there are currently enough sandbags to address the needs of the properties at-risk.

While there are only 25 properties requiring sandbag dikes as of Saturday, officials said weather could change rapidly and quickly alter the number of properties at risk.