RDCO: Major concerns with flooding, landslides after wildfire on Westside Road
Global News
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has serious concerns with a few sections of Westside Road, in regards to flooding and landslide risks.
North Westside Road residents have had it rough since the devastating White Rock Lake Wildfire that ripped through the community, claiming more than 70 homes.
Now, there are major concerns that the area is at risk for flooding and landslides due to that wildfire.
“If we get two, three days of heavy, heavy rain it would be an issue, I’m sure,” said Larry Raulick, a Killiney Beach resident.
“Just up the street where the firehall is, water comes down that road and tries to get into the ditch and make its way down, but a couple of times, it comes over the road.”
Another resident in the Estamont neighbourhood, said she hasn’t heard a thing from the Regional District of Central Okanagan about potential risks.
“You think of all the fire.. You can see all the black trees across the road, you know, the root destruction is big time,” said Laurine Cavallin.
“Am I surprised there is a high risk? No. Has anybody officially come to say to us, ‘Hey, you need to be aware of this?’ No, nobody has said anything.”
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) said that information is on its way. It will be holding an online meeting for affected residents.
