Lower Similkameen Indian Band - Flood Mitigation Project

The project's objective is to implement  flood and erosion protection measures to increase Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) resilience to natural disasters. The project consists of building permanent erosion protection measures at two major erosion sites on a dike along the Similkameen River, as well as reclamation and rehabilitation of a wetland area and replacement of a local children's playground .

 

Project works include:

Primary project :

Permanent repairs/reconstruction to ~645 m along the Similkameen Dike

Riprap bank protection upgrades

The conceptualized design will tie into the existing dike, with the construction of  approximately 645 m of new dike  and installation of riprap erosion protection  areas along the river.

The design will incorporate bio-engineered options such as vegetation or large woody debris , which are anticipated to enhance vegetation of  the local habitat, and naturalize the area.  

The project is intended to  provide a current and relevant erosion and flood protection design with respect to the estimated 200-year flood elevation, flow velocities, and  stresses along the bank.

 

Sub-project:

Wetland Reclamation*:

Reclamation and rehabilitation of ~46 acres of land to a naturalized state,   including a wetland, and a food forest consisting of perennial fruit, nuts and vegetables, as well as planting of native plants, trees and other vegetation. *Note that this portion of the project is not occurring on federal lands and is therefore not included in this assessment.

 

Playground Replacement:

Replacement of an existing children's playground that has been damaged by flooding.

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Latest update

2024-10-27 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent - Lower Similkameen Indan Band - Flood Mitigation Project - September 27, 2024

Contacts

Infrastructure Canada
Marika Haspeck, Environmental Review Officer
Ontario
Telephone: 343-571-6569
Email: marika.haspeck@infc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Chopaka 7 & 8 Indian Reserve (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-09-27

  • Proponent

    Lower Similkameen Indian Band

  • Authorities

    • Infrastructure Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88943

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...within 200 kilometres
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