Eight community dike projects have either been completed or are under construction, and there are plans to implement another seven over the next two years. Under this program, up to 800 Winnipeg homes will be considered for enhanced flood protection. The funds will be used to upgrade 47 existing water gauging stations and add 37 new stations. The program is also contributing toward the completion of a 350-station climatological network in Manitoba that will gather data and improve flood forecasting capabilities.
Governments are to consider flood requirements in future infrastructure investments.
When these bridges need to be replaced, they could be constructed at higher elevations to consider potential flood levels.