National Engineering Report on Infrastructure and Climate Change Released
The Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC), an initiative of Engineers Canada co-funded by Natural Resources Canada, recently released the National Engineering Vulnerability Assessment of Public Infrastructure. The report is the final part of a three-phase national assessment that aims to identify and prioritize the types of infrastructure most vulnerable to climate change.
The PIEVC conducted assessments under four categories of infrastructure: stormwater and wastewater, water resources, roads and associated structures, and buildings. The reports examined infrastructure in seven Canadian communities, including Metro Vancouver’s sewer system, Edmonton’s Quesnell Bridge, and the Jean Talon Building in Ottawa, which houses the Statistics Canada main offices.
It is anticipated that results from the assessment will lead to the adjustment of design codes, standards, and practices, enabling engineers to enhance the safety and security of Canadians by incorporating strategies into their designs to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.
The report can be viewed on the PIEVC website at pievc.com/e/Adapting_to_climate_Change_Report_Final.pdf