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Hay River flood damage estimated at close to $52 million

Unprecedented flooding that devastated Hay River in May will cost an estimated $52 million to repair, according to a preliminary assessment released by senior administrative officer Glenn Smith.
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ItSA国际影视传媒檚 going to cost an estimated $52 million to repair damages in Hay River caused by May flooding, according to a preliminary assessment prepared for the Town of Hay River. Photo courtesy of Shane Thompson

Unprecedented flooding that devastated Hay River in May will cost an estimated $52 million to repair, according to a preliminary assessment released by senior administrative officer Glenn Smith.

SA国际影视传媒淧reliminary estimates for town infrastructure repairs and replacements related to the flood is $22 million,SA国际影视传媒 states the assessment, which will be presented to council June 28. SA国际影视传媒淢itigation estimates tied to the assets is approximately $30 million.SA国际影视传媒

The GNWT Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will be asked to cover some of the cost, the document states.

SA国际影视传媒淎 recommendation to council will be brought forward in July and will include approval to submit applications through the Disaster Assistance Policy, which is thought to be the major financial source for supporting recovery and mitigation work,SA国际影视传媒 reads the report.

SA国际影视传媒淎ssessments, estimates, and funding position will evolve as more information is gathered,SA国际影视传媒 it. continues. SA国际影视传媒淎 more forward, long term plan is suggested through the completion of a community adaptation plan that considers the impact of climate change on our community and our infrastructure design. This plan would not only consider flooding but other environmental impacts such as wildfires.SA国际影视传媒





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