Fairmont and Cold Spring Creek Community Information Meeting

This information meeting will be held November 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm via Zoom and will provide presentations on the Cold Spring Creek Residual Hazard Map, Fairmont Creek Updated Hazard and Risk Assessment, and the Fairmont Hazard Guidance Project Report.

The meeting details are below and will also be posted on the project page:

  • Phone In Option (for those without computer access):
    • +1 780 666 0144
    • +1 204 272 7920
    • +1 438 809 7799

For anyone with prior commitments or unable to attend, the session will be recorded and posted on the project page within a few days of the meeting.

We encourage residents to review the reports, which will be available on this page from October 31, before the meeting, and submit questions ahead of time below.

Other Related Projects in Fairmont

  • Fairmont Hazard Guidance Project

    The Fairmont Guidance project is a planning process aimed at helping guide development in identified risk areas within Fairmont. An introductory information meeting will be held October 30.

    Learn More 

  • Fairmont Creek Hazard & Risk Assessment

    The Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Hazard & Risk Assessment and Mitigation Options project is underway.

    Learn More 

PROJECT UPDATES/NEWS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We are building a large debris flow barrier that is designed to contain 84,000 cubic meters of debris flow material which is roughly a 300-1000 year return period event. This project will significantly reduce the debris flow risk in the community.

There are a few key construction components:

  1. The Barrier and Outlet Structure: The barrier will be approximately 8m tall above the existing Cold Spring Creek channel with a 3m wide vertical outlet opening at the channel. The outlet will have steel bars that will capture debris but allow water to pass through. The barrier will be constructed of roller compacted concrete (RCC) which is a concrete mixture that is placed in lifts and compacted.
  2. The Creek Diversion and Basin: There will be a basin excavated behind the barrier for debris storage and the creek will be diverted into the basin and will then flow out of the outlet structure which will be located at the existing Cold Spring Creek channel.
  3. The Water Lines: The water lines that service the community are located in the project area. The lines will be reinforced and relocated as part of the project. There will be a brief interruption to the water service to the community later this fall when the new lines are tied in.
  4. The Access Road: An access road will be constructed to upstream of the barrier for both construction and future maintenance.

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