Coaticook (Québec), September 15th 2023- Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Geneviève Hébert, member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip on behalf of François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, announced a joint investment of more than $5.8 million to support the implementation of flood risk management measures in Coaticook. The announcement took place in the presence of Simon Madore, Mayor of Coaticook.
The project involves the installation of a water retention structure in the Pratt Creek sector comprising a retention basin made up of an embankment dam and two access roads. The project will improve personal safety and help prevent property damage during major rainfall events in the downtown area of Coaticook.
For this project, the Government of Canada is contributing a maximum amount of $2,620,000. For its part, Quebec's contribution could amount of up to $3,200,000 through the Loss Prevention Framework.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
