Investing in flood reduction capacity in Peterborough
PETERBOROUGH, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The new downtown flood reduction project in Peterborough, supported by an $11-million investment from the federal government, will replace an existing storm sewer and help improve water flow and drainage, significantly reducing the impact of extreme weather events for homes and businesses.
A 2004 storm brought severe rainfall and caused significant flood damage to downtown Peterborough. It disrupted residential living conditions, caused lost income to local businesses, and created financial hardships for affected community members. As part of the City's strategy to prevent future floods of this magnitude, a 100-year capacity sewer will replace the existing sewer along Charlotte Street from Park Street to Water Street. The project will also improve water flow and drainage from the street, significantly reducing the impact of extreme weather events.
Investing in public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks supports more resilient Canadian communities. Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits.
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"Building safe and resilient communities is one way Canada is preparing for the impacts of climate change. Today's investment in flood reduction measures in Peterborough will help to prevent costly damage, protect homes, and safeguard businesses in the downtown core. These infrastructure investments also emphasize our commitment to build Canada strong."
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure
"Investing in local infrastructure in our community that protects against climate change is not optional - it is a necessity. Our government is pleased to provide this crucial funding to the City of Peterborough as it works to protect residents from the impacts of climate change. We will continue to partner with all communities in the Peterborough riding so they are properly equipped to meet these challenges."
Emma Harrison Hill, Member of Parliament, Peterborough
"This year, the City of Peterborough is marking its 175 th anniversary from when it was incorporated as a municipality – a Town at that time. We're a community built around a river and creeks, with all the opportunities and challenges created by that landscape. Since the 2004 flood, we've partnered with the federal government and the province to make significant investments in stormwater management to reduce the risk of flooding. The new underground infrastructure under Charlotte Street will build on that work to help protect the residents and businesses in the central area and our historic downtown. Thank you to the federal government for this much needed support for a critical project."
Quick Facts
The federal government is investing $11,359,152 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF).
Since 2018, the federal government has committed over $3.8 billion to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.
To date, over $2.9 billion has been announced for more than 115 infrastructure projects that help communities better prepare for, and withstand, the potential impacts of natural disasters, prevent infrastructure failures, and help keep Canadians safe.
On November 24 th, 2022, the federal government released Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy. It commits $1.6 billion in new federal funding to help address both immediate and future climate risks to Canadian communities.
As part of the National Adaptation Strategy and Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan, the federal government has launched the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI) initiative.
The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure will support the development of integrated climate-related tools, resources and services for communities through:
A Climate Help Desk to provide direct support to address infrastructure and climate-related inquiries;
A Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts to provide access to expert advice to strengthen climate-related considerations of public infrastructure and housing projects; and
Climate Tools and Resources that are widely available and accessible through the ClimateInsight.ca Platform.
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/dmaf-faac/index-eng.html
Canada's National Adaptation Strategy
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/national-adaptation-strategy.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/climate-toolkit-trousse-climat/index-eng.html
Housing and Infrastructure Project Map
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html
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