![]() The Fraser River is dredged on a daily basis, but its secondary channels have fallen behind.Īs a result, ships and recreational boats are frequently trapped. Then when the tide is high, the homes settle back, only to be off-kilter again within hours when the tide goes out. “Windows popping, leaning over, fridges opening, stuff sliding off the table,” described Michael Owen, manager of Ladner Reach Marina. That makes it impossible for many residents to use their front doors without a stepladder. Floors suddenly have steep slopes, stairways are askew, and entryways rise four feet off the ground. ![]() ![]() When the tide is low, the houses tilt significantly. Residents living in houseboats along the Fraser River in Delta and Richmond often have a hard time getting into their homes, due to lack of dredging on the waterway. ![]()
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