Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund
The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), a 10-year national program that will invest $2 billion in projects that help communities better withstand natural hazards such as floods, wildfires, seismic events and droughts. DMAF will support large-scale infrastructure projects with a minimum cost of $20 million like diversion channels, wetland restorations, wildfire barriers and setback levees. These projects will safeguard public health and safety, protect people's homes, make sure access to essential services is not interrupted, and help communities protect their residents' quality of life.
In Manitoba, under the Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund, Manitoba and Canada will cost-share the construction of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project.
Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project
The Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project consists of building two approximately 23-kilometre-long diversion channels: the Lake Manitoba Outlet Channel will run north from Watchorn Bay on Lake Manitoba to Birch Bay on Lake St. Martin; the Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel will run northeast from Lake St. Martin to Lake Winnipeg south of Willow Point.
The project also involves building two bridges and water control structures, a 24-kilovolt distribution line, and adjusting surrounding highway infrastructure.
Visit Manitoba Infrastructure for more information on the Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel Project