Montreal to invest in sponge infrastructure to mitigate impact of flooding
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Montreal to invest in sponge infrastructure to mitigate impact of flooding
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October 3, 2023
The City of Montreal hopes to mitigate the impact of flooding with the building of new sponge infrastructure. Over the next two years, sidewalks, parks and even streets will be transformed to absorb more water. As Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports, Mayor Valérie Plante says it is one way the city can adapt to climate change.
Montreal to invest in sponge infrastructure to mitigate impact of flooding
Description
October 3, 2023
The City of Montreal hopes to mitigate the impact of flooding with the building of new sponge infrastructure. Over the next two years, sidewalks, parks and even streets will be transformed to absorb more water. As Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports, Mayor Valérie Plante says it is one way the city can adapt to climate change.
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