By Nick Dube

Above average temperatures are putting a strain on the City’s infrastructure

Jan 14, 2026 | 4:40 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – As temperatures in general continue to rise year after year with this past week being a prime example the issue of localized flooding has become more prevalent. This used to be a start of spring issue as temperatures would rise and with it the melted snow would lead to mass pooling of water around the city but now with increased temperatures during winter months the city’s infrastructure is taking a hard hit. The City’s asset management team has identified the areas of concerns and are hoping the City approves dedicated stormwater management funds to tackle the infrastructures issue that come with climate change.

“I think just with our historical sprawling infrastructure getting older because we never had a dedicated fund for money, we always had to be competing with other infrastructure categories within the city. If we do get the dedicated fund in place, that’s really going to set us up for success.” said City of Prince George Asset Manager Kristy Bobbie.

Though temperatures are warm during the day, night time temperatures are gradually lowering back to the norm and that can put some heavy strain on city streets and the infrastructure under it.

“We normally see this in the springtime when we start to see, warmer temperatures and the melt happening. It’s still cold enough overnight to get that freezing and freeze thaw cycle that’s going to be occurring over the next few days and that’s usually not so great for those roads. That’s when you can get those potholes and other things forming. ” said Environment Canada’s Bobby Sekhon.

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With cooling temperatures expected to return soon the City seems committed to addressing the issues being exposed by localized flooding around the city because its been proven that if left unattended it can lead to more serious issues then potholes.

“We saw back in 2018 the huge sinkhole on Winnipeg and Carney Street, so we could see more of that if we aren’t able to attack those capital projects that need to get done and be proactive about it.” said Bobbie.

The City primarily funds its stormwater program through property taxes, reserves and federal and provincial grant programs.