Flood mitigation help needed by CP'ers

[Hevishot]

Originally Posted by 4X4

The off roading area is downstream from Allen Bill, so theoretically, it would save McLean Creek campground and the OHV area.

If the campground at McLean went underwater there would be nothing left of the area anyways. Certain trails in the OHV area will be repaired by ESRD this year with some of the more damaged trails (from trucks,atvs,flooding) being re routed or closed to the public.

[Kavvy]

Originally Posted by Fozzie_DeBear

So yeah, whatever solution will mitigate the risk of this drama in Bragg Creek and Redwood (and by extension Springbank and Calgary) is a good investment in my book.

So, I don't necessary believe my statement below, but just to play devils advocate...

I thought houses in flood zones no longer qualify for tax dollars for repairs? How would this be a good investment of tax dollars to protect a small % of additional homes?

If we look at this on a purely financial aspect, it would be interesting to see the $/homesaved each option will cost.

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Lots more information in this recent article.

Now they are starting to estimate that it would be more effective to let the city flood and deal with that cost versus a dam.

Damn.