Niverville, Manitoba residents are invited to an open house on August 20, 2026 to share their thoughts on how the town can better protect its roads, buildings, and services from severe weather. The town wants public feedback on a new climate adaptation plan that has been in the works for over a year.
The open house runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centre (CRRC) at 501 Centre Street. The event is the final step in a project that began in August 2025 with a survey about how well local infrastructure handles flooding, storms, and other climate pressures. The plan was developed with a $70,000 grant from the Green Municipal Fund, a federal program that helps communities get ready for climate change.
The need for better planning has become urgent. Just two months ago, more than 50 Manitoba municipalities and First Nations declared states of emergency after storms and flooding caused over $925 million in insurance claims and damaged roughly 30,000 vehicles. Niverville is especially vulnerable: it is ringed by a dike that guards against the Red River, but the town is also the fastest-growing municipality in the province, putting more strain on its pipes, roads, and buildings.
“We want to know what your thoughts are on how our municipal infrastructure handles severe weather and other potential climate-related events,” the town said when the project started. The August 20 session will let residents see draft recommendations and tell officials what matters most. The final plan will guide how the town spends money on everything from drainage to road repairs in the years ahead.
Major infrastructure projects are already underway in Niverville, including a $17.7-million reconstruction of Main Street (Provincial Road 311), with the province contributing about $9.65 million. Town council hopes the climate plan will ensure those investments are ready for whatever weather comes next.
