Community Profile
Population:
1,517
Median Age:
45.3
Median Household Income:
61,472
Total Municipal Emissions:
464 T CO2E
Social Vulnerability:
TRANSPORTATION
Economic Vulnerability:
RENTAL HOUSING
Fact:
St. George is known as the “Granite Town” because of the many granite quarries in and around the town.
Climate Risks
Inland Flooding:
Riverine flooding from the Magaguadavic River
Heavy Precipitation:
In December 2010, the Magaguadavic River swelled from heavy rainfall that resulted in extensive damages, making some roads impassable and closing down schools
Increased Temperature:
Average annual temperatures in New Brunswick have increased by 1.5°C over the last 100 years.
Climate models predict that by 2100, the temperature will increase by 3 to 3.5°C
AdapTive Action
Accomplished
Created floodplain risk zones in which development required applicant to completed an indemnification waiver (2014).
Updated the municipal emergency response plan in (2015).
National Research Council completed advanced hydrological study of the lower Magaguadavic River (2015).
Repaired 8 of the 14 lift stations within Town (2016).
Built a new municipal water reservoir (2015).
Constructed new drinking water wells and improved existing wells (2019).
Improved sewer and water mains along Carleton and Portage streets (2019).
Upgraded wastewater treatment plant (2019).
Proposed
Planning and Policy:
The Town shall extend policies prohibiting structures built near a watercourse or water body from 10m to 20m.
Nature and Ecosystems:
The Town shall work with those residential property owners who are interested in maintaining beehives.
Residential Properties:
The Town should share the Building for Climate Change guidebook provided by the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission to affected property owners.
Individual and Public:
The Town shall work closely with senior care providers, senior service centers and senior residences, to ensure that the senior population are a priority for effective public health adaptation planning.
The Town shall work closely with local non-profit organizations, and public schools to help adapt the youth population to concerns relating to eco-anxiety and climate change.