Apply for Funding to Participate in Sussex Flood Control Assessment
Official title: Sussex Region Flood Diversion Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available
The federal government is offering money to help people participate in reviewing a proposed flood control system for Sussex, New Brunswick. Indigenous peoples and local residents can apply for funding to cover costs of reviewing documents and submitting comments. The comment period on the initial project description has closed, but funding applications were accepted until February 24, 2025.
Why This Matters
Live in or near Sussex? This flood control project could change how your community handles spring floods. The government wants to hear from locals before deciding whether to approve it. Funding is available so cost isn't a barrier to having your say.
What Could Change
A permanent flood diversion system could be built in Sussex. The environmental assessment will determine if the project gets approved and what conditions it must meet. This is the planning phase—your input now shapes what gets studied.
Key Issues
- Should the Sussex Region Flood Diversion Project proceed to a full impact assessment?
- What environmental and community impacts should be studied?
How to Participate
- Review the Initial Project Description to understand what's being proposed.
- Visit the project home page (reference number 89179) to access documents and submit comments during open comment periods.
- Apply for participant funding through the Participant Funding Program or contact fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.