Wall St pump power outage
Electrical work is being performed at the pump house today – Tues Oct 21. Residences after the pump house may experience low pressure. We expect the work to be completed by 2 pm.
Meter Project Meeting Oct 9
Join us for an update on the Meter Project on Thursday Oct 9 at 6.30 pm at the Legion.
Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided.
Proposals for Site Works and Meter & Software Supply have been awarded, and site work is underway.
Project information is available on the following pages:
- Meter Pilot Project
- Universal Metering FAQ
- Metering Concerns answered.
- Community Meeting notes from May 22.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns by email to contact@vananda-id.ca or phoning the office at 604-486-7035.
Newsletter Oct 2025
METER PROJECT UPDATES – PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Proposals for Site Works and Meter & Software Supply have been awarded, and site work is underway.
Come to a presentation at the Legion this month to learn more – date to be announced on our website and Facebook. Email and text notices will also be sent.
This meeting will be held on a weekday evening. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be available.
Let us know your contact info to ensure you receive notification, or subscribe through our website at vananda-id.ca/subscribe
FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!
Training and gear provided, as well as 24-hr accident coverage, volunteer tax credit, and more. All costs covered by the Fire Department.
Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 15 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.
CONTACT INFO
Questions? Concerns? Feedback? contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035
WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901
Newsletter Sep 2025
METER PROJECT UPDATES
Requests For Proposals (RFPs) were posted on our website and BC Bid at the beginning of August. The mandatory site visit was held Aug 19 for contractors considering the Site Works RFP – installation of meter setters. Closing date is Aug 29 with evaluations completed by Sep 10 and awards/notice to proceed on Sep 15.
All but 20 of the existing 234 connections have been found after much searching by the Water Operators. The locations have been recorded using a map app and include details and pictures.
Next phase involves purchasing the standard parts to supply the contractor who is awarded the Site Work part of the project (concrete meter pit boxes and lids, meter setters, standard compression fittings, and municipal pipe) for the 148 connections that do not have meter setters already installed. It has been standard practice for VAID to install meter setters in new connections for at least 20 years.
WELCOME BERNARDO
Bernardo Reyes has been working as a Water Operator for VAID on a casual basis since April. In August, his position became permanent part time. Glad to have you on the team!
EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1
911 can put the call through to Wildfire if needed.
Fire size can double in minutes – call immediately!
COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES
Did you know that you can receive automatic notification of emergency situations via phone, email, or text message? qathet Regional District’s Community Notification System is designed to spread important messages for events closer to home than those handled by the Provincial and Federal system Alert Ready. Sign up at qathet.ca/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/
FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!
Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert phone 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Sep 17 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.
CONTACT INFO
Questions? Concerns? Feedback? contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035
WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901
Water Quality Advisory lifted
Clhorine levels have now returned to normal after high levels for the last couple of days.