Should Sussex Build Flood Diversion Channels to Protect the Town?
Official title: Sussex Region Flood Diversion Project
The Town of Sussex wants to build a permanent flood control system. Two new channels would divert water from Trout Creek and Parsons Brook around the town during floods, sending it to the Kennebecasis River instead. The project also includes a 2-metre flood barrier, new access roads, and raising the Route 890 bridge.
Why This Matters
Live in or near Sussex? This project could protect your home and business from future flooding. The construction will also affect local roads and the Route 890 bridge. If you use Trout Creek or Parsons Brook for recreation, the new channels could change how these waterways look and flow.
What Could Change
If approved, Sussex would get two permanent flood diversion channels and a 2-metre flood barrier. The Route 890 bridge would be raised, and new access roads would be built. Water from Trout Creek and Parsons Brook would be redirected to the Kennebecasis River during flood events.
Key Issues
- Will the flood diversion channels adequately protect Sussex from future flooding?
- What are the environmental impacts of diverting water to the Kennebecasis River?
- How will construction affect local roads and the Route 890 bridge?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.