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One B.C. city has made the hard decision to uproot a neighbourhood because it's at high risk of flooding again and again. Now, others are being forced to consider what's called "managed retreat" after the catastrophic flooding in November that destroyed highways and at one point had 20,000 people out of their homes.
The City of Abbotsford has developed flood prevention options for Sumas Prairie that cost between $209 million and $2.8 billion.
Public now invited to provide feedback on plans to protect Sumas Prairie from future flooding
Abbotsford residents impacted by catastrophic floods last fall are getting their say in plans to prevent future disasters.
City looking for input on plans that could cost up to $3 billion