O.R. Sheddy
Mail Editor
The town and the province are aiming for February to begin public consultation on flood mitigation following the Flood of 2013.
In October of last year, the Town of Drumheller submitted a report to the province outlining the need for $10.3 million to cover the cost of flood preparation and repair damages. The province has received this request and will be working on it shortly.
According to correspondence from Andre Corbould, provincial Flood Task Force chair, the province is in the process of selecting a consultant to begin reviewing the town’s submission and taking the steps into turning it into a workable plan.
“We plan to do this work in cooperation with your Town Administration to ensure you have all the influence on plans you need,” said Corbould in his correspondence.
He goes on to say there will be a period of public consultation in February in the local Drumheller area. This is to ensure the concerns of the Town of Drumheller and its residents are accounted for. He adds the initial public consultation will allow residents to bring new ideas to the table.
Mayor Terry Yemen says the update is in line with his expectations for a time line.
“I think it is good they are making the effort to reach out to us and listen to the public,” said Mayor Yemen.
