EverGen Infrastructure Corp (TSX-V:EVGN) said it is providing aid in the flood relief efforts in Abbotsford, British Columbia following the devastation caused by a period of intense rain in mid-November.
The Vancouver-based company said that it has been working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment and the City of Abbotsford to support the region’s clean-up efforts by processing organic waste generated by the flood.
EverGen’s composting and organic processing facility, Net Zero Waste Abbotsford (NZWA) located at Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, was one of few that remained open following the flood, mainly due to the efforts by site staff who managed the floodwaters and helped NZWA stay operational throughout.
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The company said that the NZWA facility was ultimately responsible for the disposal and clean-up of approximately 90% of the livestock waste generated by the flood. The processing of organic waste complied with permits and produces top-quality organic soil products while also not generating odor.
“First and foremost, all of our thoughts are with those who were impacted by the flood,” said Chase Edgelow, CEO of EverGen, in a statement.
“We have demonstrated robustness and resilience in our business as one of the few facilities that remained open throughout this unprecedented weather event. This was a massive effort on the part of our staff, and we are grateful to them for showing strength and a commitment to supporting our local communities,” he added.
Fraser Valley Biogas (FVB) located at Interprovincial Hwy, Abbotsford, EverGen’s anaerobic digester facility, closed down due to an evacuation order in the surrounding area. Staff from FVB supported the team at NZWA as they “invested extra time to extend operating hours and do everything possible to support the region,” the company noted.
“We are very proud to be part of the agricultural community with both NZWA and FVB facilities located in the heart of the Valley farming area, which allows us to serve farmers in the Valley and be a key component of the agricultural community while respecting the integrity of agricultural land,” Edgelow concluded.
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