PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. —ÌýThe City of Port Coquitlam is informing residents it is taking proactive steps to strengthen local flood protection in advance of the 2025 storm season.
Building on lessons from the major storm event of October 2024, city crews have expanded infrastructure capacity, upgraded critical systems and enhanced community-level resilience measures across key watersheds, explains a release.
The 2024 storm impacted areas such as Lombardy Drive, Lincoln Avenue, Richmond Place and Patricia Avenue. The city conducted a detailed review and implemented a number of system upgrades and preventative improvements to reduce future flood risks.
Key actions undertaken for the 2025 season include:
- Updated the city’s Wet Weather Response Plan to reflect changing climate conditions and evolving storm patterns.
- Prepared 7,000 sandbags, heavy-duty pumps and Tiger Dams ready for deployment to strategic locations.
- Upgraded drainage systems to Maple Creek, Hyde Creek and south Port Coquitlam watershed systems, including ditching and dredging.
- Continued investment in pump station improvements, including design work for the Cedar Ditch Pump Station, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.
- Carried out targeted maintenance, including catch basin cleaning, culvert inlet and outlet clearing, and flushing of storm mains to ensure efficient water flow during heavy rainfall.
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