The Town of Lincoln will be better protected from the impacts of flooding and shoreline erosion thanks to a contribution of up to $33.7 million from the federal government through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). This represents the single largest infrastructure investment made by the Government of Canada in the Town of Lincoln.
Announced by Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Her Worship Sandra Easton, Mayor of the Town of Lincoln, Michael Kirkolopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Lincoln, and John Passero, President of Silvergate Homes and representative of Prudhomme's Landing Development, the project will address flooding risks and shoreline erosion along the Lake Ontario waterfront. These shoreline enhancements will ensure year-round access to lakefront residences, businesses, farms and parks, while extending the safe and continued usability of local roads and green spaces.
Funding will be used to upgrade approximately one kilometre of roadway and relocate more than three kilometres of roadways inland. Shoreline protection measures extending almost three kilometres in total will be installed along key roads and parks. Shoreline areas and new road infrastructure will be further fortified by constructing more than six kilometres of tree buffer strips that will help to reduce erosion and absorb runoff. These measures will ensure long-term protection for current and future developments along Lincoln's shoreline, including enabling the construction of more than 3,500 new homes at Prudhomme's Landing.
Flooding has costly and devastating impacts on communities. DMAF investments like this ensure that communities are more prepared for extreme weather events and expected rising water levels. The federal government is committed to building the major infrastructure that builds our economy strong, builds communities strong, and builds Canada strong.
