Port Alberni was honoured recently for its involvement in reconstruction efforts following the tsunami of 2004 in Southeast Asia that killed more than 225,000 people.
When the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) put together reconstruction efforts, Port Alberni immediately jumped aboard.
City of Port Alberni staff were involved in Batticaloa and Galle, Sri Lanka and responded directly to local needs identified by the local authorities devastated by the tsunami.
City manager Ken Watson participated in Batticaloa where activities supported the improvement of the public works systems with a special focus on drainage systems and storm water managers.
City engineer Guy Cicon was involved in Galle, focusing on a pavement management program to assist in the reconstruction and rebuilding of infrastructure.
"Our combined efforts with Batticaloa and Galle in Sri Lanka is a prime example of how different orders of government in different countries can work together toward the betterment of our respective citizens," said Mayor McRae.
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