FAQs
Why is the PRRD decommissioning Rolla Creek Dyke?
The cost of maintaining the integrity of the Dyke and the infrastructure has outweighed the benefit.
What will change for flood protection in the Rolla Creek area?
If decommissioned, Rolla Creek Dyke could withstand up to a flood event that has a 10% chance of occurring any given year. It is designed to improve how effectively water will be moved from the area to avoid flooding or pooling to the properties South and East of the Dyke.
Who owns Rolla Creek?
Rolla Creek falls under the authority of the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship with the Province of British Columbia.
Why was Rolla Creek Dyke built?
The Rolla Creek Dyke was initially built to support agriculture by reducing flood impacts along Rolla Creek.
Why can't the PRRD make Rolla Creek wider?
The PRRD cannot make the Rolla Creek wider because watercourses are protected and under the authority of the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship with the Province of British Columbia.
Why does it cost so much to maintain the Rolla Creek Dyke?
Rolla Creek Dyke is a regulated structure under the Dike Maintenance Act, and as such, there are requirements and standards for maintenance and inspection to uphold by the PRRD.
Where is the Rolla Creek Dyke 228A located?
Rolla Creek Dyke is located on private property adjacent to Rolla Creek, immediately East off the 215 Road. The PRRD accesses the Dyke through a legal Statutory Right-of-Way agreement.
Why does the PRRD not fix drainage issues to the West of the Dyke or increase culvert sizes under the roads?
PRRD does not fix drainage issues to the West of the Dyke or increase culvert sizes under the roads because Rolla Creek falls under the authority of the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Resource Stewardship and road infrastructure falls under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and Transit with the Province of British Columbia.