THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
NOV 98 1993

TO: B.R. Kirk DATE: November 03, 1993
City Administrator

FROM: J.E. Yip, P.Eng
Deputy City Engineer

SUBJECT: HYDE CREEK FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
(Environmental Protection Committee Meeting - November 03, 1993)

RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receive this memorandum for information only.
BA’ Ri

Most of Hyde Creek is dry during the summer months. It is proposed to add water from a new
well or a watermain near Coast Meridian Rd. and convert the dry portions of the creek bed to
good fish habitat.

Attached is a copy of a grant application form and proposal sent to the Ministry of Environment
for their consideration. The grant of $15,000 is for a Fish Habitat Enhancment Program with
funds coming from the Habitat Conservation Fund of the Ministry of Environment.

Phase I involves a feasibility study with Phases II & MI construction and operations in 1995 and
1996 respectively.

Je¥f-Yip, P.Eng
Deputy City Engineer

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