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Abbeyfield BX Creek Flood Damage

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Abbeyfield House is located on 27th Avenue and is home to up to ten single seniors.

We need your help this year to save Abbeyfield House from the rising raging waters of BX Creek!

BX Creek runs along the East boundary of our property.  In Spring 2017, the rear  corner of our grounds flooded and  the creek bank suffered erosion due to the very high and fast flowing water.   This erosion undermined a fence post and a section of our fence, and our walking path is now a mere foot away from the crumbling bank's edge. 

This year the water level has risen again. Several of the boundary stakes of our property are now standing in water.  We must act this year to prevent further damage to the bank and further flooding.  Please help us to restore the bank so that residents of Abbeyfield House can enjoy the peaceful haven of  their creekside garden next year.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our situation.  We are extremely grateful for any donation you can make, big or small.

What has to be done to stabilize the banks?
* several large trees within the creek need to be cut down and stumps removed.
* trees overhanging the creek must be trimmed.
* the damaged creek bank must be restored.
* existing landscaping and the walking path along the east side will likely need to be removed.

Professionals recommend cutting back the bank to create a slope, which can then be reinforced with plantings or rocks.  We may also need to increase the ground level at the rear of the property to prevent future flooding.

What is the budget for this work?
The budget for this project is estimated at around $50,000 +, covering the cost of consulting services by an engineer and hydrologist, necessary permits,  construction and landscaping teams.

What happens if the project is not funded?
If we are unable to raise funds for this project, the creek will continue to erode the bank, encroaching closer to the House.  Eventually, water may seep into the basement of the House or even reach the side of the building where patio doors to resident rooms are located. 

How soon can this project get started?
 Donated funds raised will enable the Society to address this project in a timely manner, to prevent further costly damage.  Once we reach our initial goal of $5,000, preparation and preliminary bank restoration work can be started on accessible areas, and as soon as sufficient funds are available, the final phase of construction work can be done in late summer with final repairs, replacement of paths, fencing and landscaping.  Tree removal must be completed within the time frame allowed for access to the creek bed (late summer/early Fall). We are hopeful of City and/or provincial government support on this piece of the project, which will reduce our overall costs significantly.    Our goal is to complete this project within 2018 if possible.

More about Abbeyfield Vernon:
Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon Society is a non-profit charitable organization.  Its volunteer board of directors operates an independent living facility that is home to single seniors who no longer wish to live alone or to maintain their homes.  They seek security, companionship, assistance with meals, and enjoy social connections with others.  Most are in the age range of 75 to 95 years and are contributing members of their family, circle of friends, and community.

Thank you so much for your support! 
Judy Maile, President
Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon Society

Learn more about Abbeyfield by visiting our website at www.abbeyfieldvernon.ca or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/AbbeyfieldVernon).

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Judy Maile
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Vernon, BC

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