Public Information Centre on the Haliburton Floodplain Mapping Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 17, 2024

The public is invited to a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the Haliburton Floodplain Mapping Project which is a Joint Initiative by the County of Haliburton, Ganaraska Conservation and Kawartha Conservation. The project is being funded in part by Natural Resources Canada’s Flood Hazard Identification & Mapping Program (FHIMP).

Aiming to strengthen community resilience and safety, the County of Haliburton, in collaboration with the two conservation authorities, has initiated a vital study focused on preparing floodplain mapping for the Gull River and Burnt River systems. This initiative primarily seeks to enhance our understanding of flood risks within the County and to make our communities more resilient to flood risks.

Floodplain mapping plays a crucial role in guiding decisions related to safeguarding people and properties from natural hazards.

We cordially invite residents and other interested community members to a Public Information Centre. Here, attendees will have the opportunity to examine the study area, learn about how flood hazards are mapped, and engage in discussions with members of the project team. The community’s participation in this event is highly encouraged. Final deliverables for this project are anticipated to be available this March.

The PIC is scheduled for Monday, January 29th, 2024, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Minden Community Centre, located at 55 Parkside Street, Minden, ON, and will be held in Room 2.

For more information, please contact: Steve Stone, Director of Planning for the County of Haliburton, 11 Newcastle Street, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0, Phone: 705-286-1333 ext. 222

Gull River Floodplain Image

Irondale Floodplain Image