Sooke is getting a new tool to resist climate change impacts, thanks to new funding from the provincial government.
"We know the climate is changing here in B.C., and now is the time to take action to reduce our risk,” said Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat.
"This funding will help Sooke continue to plan ahead for climate adaptation."
The funding comes thanks to a new climate adaptation project put forward by the BC NDP. Sooke is set to receive $150,000 of funding dedicated to climate adaptation and natural hazard-risk assessment.
Throughout B.C. 29 communities are set to receive funding from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). It will support 46 local projects throughout the province, which are set to receive $19 million.
The 46 projects are intended to help reduce the impact of future climate disasters by addressing current vulnerabilities and supporting informed planning.
It’s designed to support local governments and First Nations to better prepare for disasters and reduce risks related to climate change.
So far the province has invested $369 million into the fund since it was established in 2017, supporting approximately 2,150 projects.
