WEST KELOWNA — Flood mitigation plans are in the works along McDougall Creek with a funding commitment from the provincial government and the District of West Kelowna, totaling $510,000.
Premier Christy Clark promised $340,000 from the province at a press conference Monday, with the District of West Kelowna picking up the rest of the tab.
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The region is notorious for spring flooding, with several homes washed out over the past few years from the rising waters of McDougall Creek.
“I have met McDougall Creek residents who told me about the heartache of wondering whether their property would be flooded almost every single year,” says Premier Christy Clark.
“I promised to help them find certainty, and this funding delivers a cost-effective, long-term flood protection solution for West Kelowna.”
The project’s deadline is October 21st.
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