WHEREAS there are numerous and significant problems with drainage and stormwater management throughout the electoral areas; AND WHEREAS the authority for managing stormwater and drainage in electoral areas is the primary responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the development of legislation, policies and programs, and for providing resources to plan, construct and maintain drainage systems and enforce drainage standards: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM urge the Province of BC, through the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to improve their approach for the effective management of stormwater and drainage in electoral areas within the province of BC.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure The Province recognizes that drainage and stormwater management is an important issue. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry is responsible for drainage and stormwater management in Electoral areas as they relate to provincial public roads and the subdivision approval process. Local government as well as individual property owners also play a significant role in this matter through the land use planning process and ongoing maintenance and support of the stormwater management systems. The Ministry supports a cooperative approach to stormwater management planning, in collaboration with local governments. In recognition of the Provinces role, the Ministry is committed to ongoing discussions with local governments, particularly as it pertains to planned and future development, in an effort to minimize future drainage impacts. In areas where storm water management concerns have already been raised, the Ministry has been actively working with the local government on appropriate solutions.