Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough Culvert Replacement Project construction underway

A federal and provincial grant was applied for and will fully fund the project

The District of Squamish has begun construction on the Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough Culvert Replacement Project that will replace two decommissioned culverts within the Squamish River Dike to further protect the surrounding community from potential flood threats. Work is expected to be complete by May 2022.  This flood infrastructure upgrade project was identified as a key recommendation in the District’s 2017 Integrated Flood Hazard Management Plan.

The District of Squamish received a total of $1.8 million in funding for the project, including $1.4 million from the Government of Canada, through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream.

“Replacing the decommissioned culverts within the Squamish River Dike will contribute to a safe environment for all residents in the area,” said Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “This project will help protect residents from floods, provide important stormwater storage, and improve aquatic life. Through strong partnerships with the provincial and municipal governments, we are delivering projects like this, that create more sustainable and resilient communities for everyone.”

"Community resilience in light of the many challenging weather-related events we’ve experienced over the last year is front of mind for many people. This project represents the ongoing work in our community to strengthen the flood protection infrastructure in Squamish, the importance of which has been emphasized by recent flooding in our province,” says District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott. “We wish to thank the federal and provincial governments for these funds and we will continue to seek opportunities to partner with other levels of government to address the priorities in our Integrated Flood Hazard Management Plan.”

Once complete, the project will address a noted vulnerability in the dike system while also re-introducing water into Jimmy Jimmy (Judd) Slough, a former channel of the Squamish River, helping to improve fish habitat, a shared goal with the Squamish Nation.

This project is fully funded by the $1.8 million grant.

To learn more about the project visit https://squamish.ca/projects-and-initiatives/slough-culvert-replacement/.

The total cost of the Integrated Flood Hazard Management Plan is estimated at $82 million, of which approximately $14 million will have been expended by the end of 2022.

February 3, 2022