Protecting public safety, homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure from flood risk is a top priority for the City of Richmond. As part of the Council-approved Dike Master Plan, the City is proposing upgrades to a 330-metre section of the North Dike located between Lynas Lane and No. 2 Road. The proposed improvements would raise the existing dike by approximately 1.5 metres to strengthen flood resilience along this corridor. Richmond’s low-lying geography—at an average elevation of about one metre above sea level—underscores the importance of these upgrades.

From July to September 2024, the City invited nearby residents and businesses to review an initial concept and provide feedback through an open house, online survey, and project webpage.

• This feedback identified concerns related to roadway elevation, access, and potential impacts to adjacent properties.
• The City has since worked with its technical team to consider this input, explore alternative design approaches, and refine the concepts to balance flood protection objectives with community Protecting Richmond from future flood risk requires careful planning—and community input.
  You spoke, and we listened. The City of Richmond has refined the North Dike Upgrade designs and is now sharing alternative concepts for your feedback.