Burnaby keeping itself dry, says official

  • 2014-12-20
The recent heavy rainfall experienced by the lower mainland of BC may have raised water levels, but Burnaby has largely been able to stay high and dry, according to the city’s superintendent of roads and drainage.

Recent storms have dumped over 100 millimeters of rain in the area, causing river levels to rise and especially high – or ‘king’ – tides to form. The city has planned for just this sort of occurrence, having previously installed a drainage system, dikes, and flood Boxes.

These are being monitored regularly and, according to roads and drainage superintendent Erik Schmidt, all is well. City crews have also been out making sure that the storm drains are clear of leaves and other debris, which could prevent them from removing water from the roads.

The public has a role to play in helping to keep the water levels low; they are asked to check any storm drain grates near their homes and, if they are clogged with leaves, to remove the debris so that the openings are clear. If they are unable to do this, they can call the local authority and a crew will be dispatched to correct the issue. Brochure printers can produce leaflets that let people know how important it is that they do this.

The one area where there is a small amount of localized flooding is in the parks and trails that sit along the riverside. There is signage that has been installed warning the public, but the Superintendent notes that this is typical for this time of year.
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