The preferred approach is to Buyout of all Properties. For more information regarding the downtown evaluation, continue reading below. Ptarmigan Court consists of 70 private lots occupied with manufactured homes, most of which were recently replaced after the 2016 Horse River Wildfire. All developed properties were impacted by the 2020 flood. Mitigation considered a variety of techniques, including a demountable wall and berm. Studies to-date indicate that a demountable wall is not a technically acceptable solution, and there is no other structural flood mitigation solution which does not impact on the current footprint of this community. Key Points Studies to-date indicate that there is no structural flood mitigation solution for Ptarmigan Court which does not impact the current footprint of this community. Flood mitigation is estimated to cost at least $22.8 million. Population of Ptarmigan Court is included within Waterways (population 232) in the 2018 Census. 68 private properties (99% of the total) are below the 250m elevation, of which 49 are developed. 1 private property (1% of the total) is above the 250m elevation but is vacant. 51 private properties (74%) were affected during the Horse River Wildfire, of which 33 have rebuilt (48%). Proposed Approach for Ptarmigan Court The preferred approach is Buyout of all Properties and potential land swap. This option sees all 69 private residential properties removed from the flood hazard area. Not only is the installation of flood mitigation more expensive than the minimum buyout costs but installing flood mitigation may require buyout of some riverfront properties regardless. This option provides the maximum community resilience by removing residents from the flood hazard area so that neither they nor the Municipality have to contend with future disaster remediation costs. The proposed policy for Ptarmigan Court is to pursue maximum community resilience by removing residents from the hazard area. Potential future uses are more limited owing to the area’s smaller size but may include parkland or a naturalized area. What degree of residual risk remains from overland flooding? Little residual risk remains, as private properties and structures have been removed from the hazard area. Residual risks would be limited to remediation of any future parkland that may be established in the area. What was the cost of the risk reduction? Achieving this risk reduction carries no additional cost to taxpayers, owing to the cost-savings realized by not providing flood protection. This does not include the cost of procuring land for a land swap, as this is an optional step which may or may not be pursued; it therefore does not affect the evaluation of this risk treatment. Reclamation costs are estimated to be about $7.8 million, but a significant portion (nearly $3 million) comprises grading and landscaping. These costs would depend on the future use of the area and may not need to be included if the area is allowed to return to its natural state. Minor cost savings would be realized as municipal services (water, sewer, road maintenance, garbage pickup, etc.) need not be provided in future years. What new risks (if any) are generated by the risk treatment? No new risks are anticipated by buying out the area. Discussion Points within this forum: Do you agree that the Buyout of all Properties and potential land swap is the best solution for Ptarmigan Court? Why or Why not? Have you talked to your neighbours about your preferred approach? What did they say? Were you in agreement? From your perspective, is there anything that you feel was missed in the evaluation (found in the report here)? How do you feel about relocation? Would you stay in the region if your home was bought out? Would you prefer that a new community be formed, or would you prefer to move to an existing home in region?