The Comox Valley Regional District is working with K’ómoks First Nation and regional partners to improve flood resilience in the K’ómoks Estuary North Area. This work is supported through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
This project looks at flood risk in and around Comox Road, nearby farmland, homes, businesses, shoreline areas, and K’ómoks First Nation IR 1. Flood risk in this area is connected to the estuary, drainage, emergency access, infrastructure, agriculture, ecological systems, and cultural values.
The strategy recommends a staged, long-term approach instead of one single construction solution. It recognizes that some flooding will still happen at times and focuses on better planning, coordination, preparedness, and adaptation over time.
What the strategy includes
The strategy supports a mix of actions over time, including:
- Continued regional collaboration
- Improved flood preparedness and public communication
- Better planning for road closures and alternate access
- Support for agricultural adaptation
- Protection of ecological and cultural values
- Future technical work to guide longer-term decisions
What happens next
This project does not approve a specific capital project or final engineering solution. Future work will depend on further study, funding, partner coordination, and Board direction. Broader public communication and engagement will be needed before implementation decisions are made.
Staff report
Read the staff report for an overview of this project, key findings, and next steps for implementation planning. The Board report was provided for information and summarizes how the work supports regional flood resilience and future project development.
Technical report
This technical report provides more detail on the flood resilience strategy:
K’ómoks Estuary North Area Flood Resilience Strategy Overview Report
Project Contact:
Contact Community Services for any questions.