City of Medicine Hat preparing for flood season
MEDICINE HAT – The City of Medicine Hat is making sure its workers know how to put in the new flood walls in case of a flooding event this year.
Strathcona Island Park was closed off for most of the day as staff worked to erect part of a demountable barrier wall. There are six throughout the city including three on River Road, two in Lions Park/ Strathcona Island Park, and one in Riverside.
Project Engineer Carlie Collier said the trial run ensures city crews are ready to go it a high water event occurs.