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Coquitlam looks to kickstart flood mitigation work in 2027

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April 13, 2026

The city’s most vulnerable spot might be the confluence of the Fraser and Coquitlam rivers. The area has flooded 21 times since 1909, according to the Kwikwetlem First Nation. A major flood would cost an estimated $370 million solely based on damage to Mayfair Industrial Park, according to a 2018 estimate. After getting a $16.3 […]

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