Resilience and Victory: The Hamilton City Levee Journey

This chapter narrates the protracted struggle of the Hamilton City community to secure flood protection through the construction of a setback levee, a project that took nearly 25 years to come to fruition. It highlights the emotional toll on residents, the collective frustrations, and the eventual triumph upon seeing construction begin, signaling a significant milestone in climate adaptation efforts. The discussion also emphasizes the need for equitable resource allocation for similar projects across communities, underlining the importance of a national dialogue on flood protection and climate resilience.