Delta, B.C., floating homes struggle with falling water levels
CBC Canada · 10 days ago
CBC Canada
10 days ago
Canoe Pass Village, a floating home community in Delta, is facing a serious challenge. Residents say low tides and a lack of dredging in the Fraser River’s secondary channels are putting homes and resident safety at risk.
Breakdown
- Penupas Village residents report floating homes running aground due to silt buildup. 9s
- The Fraser River's secondary channel has not been dredged in over a decade. 25s
- Jurisdictional uncertainty and lack of funding have delayed dredging efforts. 51s
- Residents have raised over $80,000 for a dredging permit to address the issue themselves. 1m 44s
- Authorities continue discussions, but residents call for an ongoing dredging program. 1m 41s