Merritt – Five years after the November 2021 flood, the City of Merritt’s Flood Mitigation Department is inviting residents, community partners and media to look ahead at the projects that will help build a safer, more resilient community.
The Stronger By Design Community Day takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Claybanks RV Park. This free event brings together project teams, engineering plans, community stories and family activities, offering residents an opportunity to see what has been accomplished and understand what comes next.
Merritt is preparing for a significant period of construction under its Flood Mitigation Plan. The preliminary 2027-2029 construction schedule provides an early look at the anticipated timing and sequencing of funded projects. As that work advances, residents can expect increased construction activity, traffic changes, noise and temporary access disruptions.
Residents are encouraged to bring their questions, explore the plans and take part in the conversation as Merritt builds its next chapter.
For project information and updates, visit flood.merritt.ca. Event inquiries can be directed to floodmitigation@merritt.ca, or check out the active Facebook event.
