Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund Project – Port Stanley Shoreline, Harbour & Stormwater Management

The Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure, and Communities has joined forces with the Municipality of Central Elgin to fund disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements in the Village of Port Stanley.

This funding will support 4 infrastructure components in order to better protect Port Stanley from storm surges from Lake Erie. The project includes enhancements to:

• The existing Dune Protection System
• The construction of a New Harbour Entrance Breakwater
• Raising the crest of an existing dyke, and
• Upgrading the community’s Storm Water Management System.

Once complete, this important project will help Port Stanley mitigate the impacts of storm surges and better protect homes, businesses, and livelihoods from inclement weather related to climate change.

By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians!