Community Profile
Population:
4,415
Median Age:
47.9
Median Household Income:
47,488
Total Municipal Emissions:
1,768 t CO2e
Social Vulnerability:
FOOD SECURITY
Economic Vulnerability:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Fact:
St. Stephen was once one of the biggest ship building centres in Atlantic Canada.
Climate Risks
Sea Level Rise:
2100 Highest High Water: 4.8m (+/- 0.5m)
Freeze-Thaw Cycles:
Increased annual freeze-thaw days (days per year when daily temperature fluctuates between 0°C-5°C)
Increased Temperature and Precipitation impacts to water supply:
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
Completed stormwater infrastructure upgrades in the Bell subdivision area.
Enacted a backflow prevention system by-law for all new construction.
Incorporated a zero-net increase in stormwater in development agreements.
Completed a flood risk assessment of the Billy Weston Brook (2015).
Installed rain gardens in two locations (2015).
Installed larger culverts under railway bridge at shopping centre.
Proposed
Planning and Policy:
The Town should consider innovative land-use planning options such as Conservation Subdivisions.
Nature and Ecosystems:
The Town shall plant native species in municipally owned green spaces.
The Town shall ensure all future land acquisition includes a minimum of 5% undeveloped green space.
Public Infrastructure:
Integrate climate risk data into asset management plans.