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  • Flood Mitigation Plan Update: Public comments received by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

    February 13, 2025 in News

    February 13, 2025

    The Town would like to thank area residents, property owners, government agencies and other stakeholders who took the time to participate in the comment period of the Town’s submission of the Initial Project Description (IPD) to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC). Two virtual consultation sessions hosted by IAAC were completed on February 4th, 2025, and February 5th, 2025. These sessions provided context and explanation of the IPD and direct answers form interested parties. Although the sessions were lightly attended beneficial questions were asked by the participants and the Town looks forward to furthering discussion on the Town’s flood mitigation planning in Sussex.

    Our environmental and engineering teams have identified tangible solutions for the 465 properties identified as severely impacted flooded properties in Sussex who know too well the devastating impacts flooding has on their private residents and properties. Our efforts and planning have identified solutions to reduce the per occurrence damages now estimated at $29M, and as well, under certain conditions the property damage is elevated to an estimated amount of $129M in damages per occurrence. The Town flood mitigation project has calculated a Return on Investment (ROI) of over 5 to 1, meaning, for every dollar invested by Sussex there is a return on our investment 5 times the amount invested, a forward reduction in property damage five times its investment, on a per occurrence basis.

    The Town encourages area residents impacted by flooding in Sussex to take the time to review the submitted comments related to our Flood Mitigation Project. All submitted comments can be viewed at the flowing link: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/89179/contributions#1693717192

    The Town will individually respond to each commentator by written letter in February 2025. The Town will formally post the comments / letter submitted to IAAC and as well the Town’s written response to the questions asked and the letters submitted.

    For further information related to the Flood Mitigation Planning in Sussex, contact Scott M. Hatcher, P. Eng., CAO Sussex at (506) 432-4552 during normal business hours.

    Previous Flood Mitigation Plan Updates:

    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-plan-update-january-2025/
    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-update/
    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-update-lidar-imagery-surveying-underway/
    https://sussex.ca/core-sampling-underway-sussexs-flood-mitigation-project-advances/
    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-master-plan-funding-announced/embed/#?secret=BYhyfbYGPK

  • Employment Opportunity for Town Engineer

    February 10, 2025 in Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunity:

    The town of Sussex is looking for a Town Engineer. For someone who is looking to make a tangible, long-lasting impact on a rapidly growing community, this role is ideal.
     
    As the Town Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the town’s future, ensuring municipal infrastructure projects drive sustainable growth and improved quality of life for generations to come. This position goes beyond traditional engineering—it’s a chance to lead transformative projects, witness the direct benefits of your work, and help build a lasting legacy.

    Reporting to the CAO, you will oversee major municipal initiatives, including a $38M flood mitigation project, while collaborating with council, leadership and staff, consultants, government partners, and community partners.

    If you excel in complexity, strategic problem-solving, and high-impact leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound difference. Elevate your career with this rare chance to shape the future of the town of Sussex.

    Follow the Link to Apply:   https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17382691731590000008tfs

    ExecutiveBrief-TownEngineer-TownofSussexDownload

  • NB Power’s Smart Meter Rollout – Get the Facts!

    February 5, 2025 in News

    NB Power is upgrading the electrical meters for all residential and business customers in the Sussex region. Installations will begin in March and will continue throughout spring 2025.

    Smart meters are one way NB Power is modernizing the power grid to provide you with the best possible service into the future. Smart meters will enhance reliability, provide customers with detailed information about energy use, and offer many other benefits.

    Get the Facts About Smart Meters Information Session!

    Join NB Power representatives for an engaging information session to hear about plans for grid modernization and learn about the wide range of benefits smart meters enable. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A session!

    Event details:

    Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

    Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

    Location: Community Services Department Office, 1067 Main Street, Sussex, NB

    For more information visit Smart Meters (nbpower.com) to find details of what to expect during the installation process, Frequently Asked Questions, and more information about smart meters. You can also contact their Customer Care team at 1-800-663-6272.

    Can’t make it to this event? Check out NB Power’s calendar to find one near you!

  • Flood Mitigation Plan Update – January 2025

    January 23, 2025 in News

    January 23, 2025

    FLOOD MITIGATION UPDATE

    The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has invited Indigenous Peoples and the Public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Sussex Region Flood Diversion Project and provide feedback by February 10, 2025. Comments received will be used by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to prepare the summary of issues.

    Sussex is pleased to invite all residents, stakeholders, and surrounding area residents to review the submitted documents and to provide feedback of the Town’s Flood Mitigation Plan and Initial Project Description documents by February 10, 2025 to IAAC through their online portal. For those interested in participating in virtual information sessions conducted by IAAC for the Sussex Flood Mitigation Proposal are asked to pre register and to participate in virtual meetings associated with the project. The proposed Project involves the construction of two flood diversion channels to divert flood waters away from the downtown core and residential areas of Sussex, New Brunswick into the Kennebecasis River.

    For the information of all residents and stakeholders, the following information and status of our flood mitigation proposal, the Town provides copies of our submitted IAAC documentation including:

    The Town looks forward to these public information and engagement sessions. 

    Previous Flood Mitigation Plan Updates:

    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-master-plan-funding-announced/
    https://sussex.ca/core-sampling-underway-sussexs-flood-mitigation-project-advances/
    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-update-lidar-imagery-surveying-underway/
    https://sussex.ca/flood-mitigation-update/