Table of Geological Hazards Costs
Cost of remedial measures for geological disasters (data derived from public tendering process)
Example | Date | Action | Cost Est. | Source |
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Placentia Construction | 1992-1993 | Extension of sea wall, and construction of back beach flood protection | $3,000,000 | Department of Municipal Affairs |
Placentia 1982 flood damage | 1982 | Damage incurred to property | $750,000 | Forbes (1984) |
Gambo highway slope stability | 1988-1992 | Construction of stabilization measures | $650,000 | Department of Works, Services and Transportation |
Springdale rock fall | 1998-1986 | Construction of retaining wall and fence | $265,000 | Boyd (1991) |
John's Beach, Bay of Islands landslide | 1993-1994 | Dewatering of slope to mitigate against road slippage | $250,000 | Department of Works, Services and Transportation |
Gaultois | 1992 | Construction of retaining wall, scaling of slope | $155,000 | Department of Municipal Affairs |
Riverside Drive, Corner Brook landslide | 1994 | Diversion of drainage from highway via ditches | $63,000 | Department of Works, Services and Transportation |
Englée landslide | 1994 | Relocation of house and construction of gabion | $45,000 | Department of Municipal Affairs |
Chamberlains coastal erosion | 1992-1993 | Estimates for construction of 50 m of gabions or armour stone | $13,000 to $28,000 |
Water Resources Division, Department of Environment |