The St. Adolphe East Dike Expansion, including the reconstruction of the existing easterly portion of the St. Adolphe Flood Protection Ring Dike, has officially begun. In attendance at the kick-off was The Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection on behalf of the Honourable Drew Caldwell, Manitoba Minister of Municipal Government and Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Mayor Jackie Hunt, of the RM of Ritchot.
“The Province of Manitoba has made flood protection a high priority,” said Minister Lemieux. “These projects are essential to protecting lives, and livelihoods of Manitobans. This project will ensure the community of St. Adolphe is secure, and can continue to grow and prosper economically.”
“Our Government is committed to creating growth and long-term prosperity across this country,” said MP Falk. “This project will not only protect the community of St. Adolphe from flooding for many years to come, it will also allow for growth and economic development within the town’s boundaries.”
The newly expanded dike will be approximately four kilometres in length and built to accommodate a one-in-200 year flood protection level while maximizing community safety in severe flooding conditions.
Under the Building Canada Fund – Communities Component, the Government of Canada has committed up to $2,310,400, while the Province of Manitoba has committed up to $4,009,352. The RM of Ritchot will provide the remainder of the balance towards the project.
“Being part of the Manitoba Capital Region, we have seen tremendous growth over the last five to 10 years,” said Mayor Hunt. “With the addition of 300 acres of flood-protected land, St. Adolphe will continue to grow and prosper for years to come.”
The expansion of the East Dike is expected to provide more than 350 existing homes and 40 existing commercial businesses with improved flood protection, as well as allow the town to accommodate future growth and economic opportunities. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
