Brandon Lands $1M Federal Investment for Flood Protection and New Greenspace

Brandon Lands $1M Federal Investment for Flood Protection and New Greenspace

Brandon residents will soon see a major boost to flood protection and outdoor recreation, thanks to a $1-million federal investment that will help build a naturalized stormwater pond and new public greenspace on the city’s west side.

Brandon advances flood mitigation with naturalized stormwater project - Water Canada

The City of Brandon in Manitoba is moving ahead with a new naturalized stormwater pond designed to reduce flood risk while creating additional public greenspace, supported by $1 million in federal funding. The project will see the development of a 10-acre stormwater pond that mimics prairie wetlands, using natural processes to filter runoff, reduce pollution and absorb carbon. The expanded storage capacity is intended to help limit overland floo…