The City of Kamloops is seeking feedback from residents of Brocklehurst, North Shore, and Batchelor Heights (west) as part of the North Kamloops Watershed Project initiative to gather valuable insights through a survey to help shape the area's environmental and water management strategies.

The City is asking residents to share their experiences with flooding and drainage, their views on City stormwater management, and their willingness to support different types of infrastructure solutions, including:

• green infrastructure, such as rain gardens, bioswales, or permeable pavers that mimic natural water absorption
• traditional infrastructure, such as curbs, gutters, and piped stormwater systems that collect and redirect water flow

The City is also exploring how community involvement could help reduce overall stormwater management costs while improving long-term environmental outcomes.

In previous community engagement relating to watersheds, the City has found that information from residents has been helpful in the planning process to identify and confirm known areas of concern. These areas have then been flagged appropriately and, if necessary, added to the City's Capital Plan for improvement.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The results of the North Kamloops Watershed Plan will assist City staff with long-range planning. It is anticipated that the study will identify risks within the drainage system and propose solutions. The sum of this information will help City staff prioritize potential projects and plan for them within the funding constraints of the existing drainage Capital Plan. Projects would be prioritized to mitigate risks such as loss of property, personal harm, or damage to the environment.