Flood Protection Infrastructure Project

Flood and Erosion Control Infrastucture Improvement (786 x 433 px) (3)


Background

Following the 2013 flood, Diamond Valley constructed berms along the Sheep River to protect nearby homes, businesses, and infrastructure. These berms were designed to the standards of the time using earlier provincial flood mapping. Recent provincial updates and the 2025 Sheep River Flood Study identified areas where additional upgrades are needed to meet current flood protection standards and improve community resilience.

Project Overview

The Flood Protection Infrastructure Project evaluates:

  • Structural measures – upgrades to existing berms along priority reaches of the Sheep River.

  • Non-structural measures – policy tools and land-use approaches that help manage flood risk over the long term.

Funding Approved

In September, 2025, The Town announced it has been approved to receive $2.6 million in provincial funding to upgrade and enhance sections of the Sheep River flood berm system. This project leverages previously approved Flood Recovery and Erosion Control (FREC) resources to deliver upgrades in a cost-effective, phased manner.

This investment will help ensure the berm meets modern flood protection standards and continues to safeguard the community from future flood risks.


Key Benefits

  • Stronger protection for homes, businesses, roads, and utilities near the river corridor

  • Compliance with current provincial flood standards

  • Greater climate resilience and reduced future risk

  • Environmental safeguards integrated into design and construction

Project Status & Timeline

  • September 2025 - Current phase: Design, engineering, and permitting preparation

  • Next steps: Tendering and staged construction, subject to approvals and contractor availability

  • Anticipated construction start: 2026 (phased)

Updates will be posted on this page as the project advances through design, approvals, and construction.

Community Engagement

Public input helped shape the approach to berm upgrades and policy directions through past open houses and surveys. Engagement is now complete for the planning phase; further notifications will occur if specific construction activities affect nearby residents or access.

Documents & Updates

Contact

Planning & Development
Town of Diamond Valley
Planning Manager, Kari Florizone
KariF@DiamondValley.town