Measures are being put in place to make the riverbank along the Miramichi River more secure, after a the combined investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government and the City of Miramichi. Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Mayor Adam Lordon, this project will help the city mitigate riverbank erosion on Water Street.
The gradual deterioration of the shoreline has destabilized this area, and made the riverbank vulnerable to storms and the impacts of climate change. Mitigation will help ensure the safety and continued use of Water Street, thereby protecting critical infrastructure and the socio-economic and environmental wellbeing of the community.
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.
