The main is under the road and excavations are underway for repair. Valves have been closed to slow down the leak and some people in the area may be without water until the repair is complete. Updates will be posted as we learn more.
Hello Texada!; Here are some notes on recent events:
METER PILOT PROJECT UPDATES
We are about to go to tender after having made good progress finding connections. Overall attitude in the community is positive for this opportunity to move to universal metering. Thank you all for your cooperation and for keeping dogs inside as our operators are out and around. We welcome all questions and comments, and as always, everyone is welcome to attend monthly Board meetings. Many questions have been answered about the project on our website and questions/comments can be submitted from these pages.
CONTACT INFO
Please let us know your concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035
WEBSITE UPDATES
There is a lot of information on our website and not just about the Metering Project. You can see informational minutes from meetings, water testing results, water and fire restriction information, water conservation ideas, water production data, Priest Lake use & regulations, reports and studies, bylaws and policies, new owner information, waterline installation standards, and so much more! Our aim is to be completely transparent – we work for you.
WATER EMERGENCY CONTACT
There is a new phone number to call. Your call will be forwarded to the Water Operator who is on call for emergencies. The new number is 1-672-882-9901
WILDFIRE
Many wildfires in BC are human caused. VAID’s Fire Restrictions webpage also shows Coastal Fire Bans and has a map with Fire Danger Rating for BC. vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/
SEASONAL WATER RESTRICTIONS
Stage 2 begins on July 1.
Briefly, Stage 2 restricts lawn watering to one hour a day once per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. If Stage 3 is called, there is no lawn watering, pool filling, or washing of vehicles, boats, or outside surfaces.
Full detail of restrictions and a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 16 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.
FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!
Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca
WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901
We have just received confirmation that the 5 properties whose owners applied are now included in Van Anda Improvement District. These properties now have Fire Protection provided by Texada Island’s Fire Departments.
See the updated map.
Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:
METER PILOT PROGRAM: We have received funding from the Province of BC to cover all costs of installing meters to all connections, including the components needed for automated data collection. An informational community meeting was held on May 22. We have made a new webpage to share information on the project and address any concerns – vananda-id.ca/meter-pilot-project
Some background: The Provincial Government Budget 2024 committed to new measures to help mitigate and better respond to the impacts of climate emergencies. Priority infrastructure projects and programs to decrease flood risks and strengthen drought resiliency were highlighted. This included $50 million for a Water Meter Pilot Program to help fund metering projects in smaller communities throughout BC.
Assistance on planning, purchasing, and implementation is being provided by KWL and Econics.
BURN BAN began May 15; includes burn barrels. New for 2025: campfires for cooking and heat are allowed if under 18” x 18” (45 cm) with hose or pail of water on hand. Our Fire Restrictions webpage has links to the updated Bylaw as well as Coastal Fire Bans and a map with Fire Danger Rating for BC – vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/
WATER RESTRICTIONS: Changes made for 2025: Stage 1 began May 15 and Stage 2 begins on Jul 1.
Stage 1 restricts lawn watering to once per week. Stage 2 further restricts lawn watering to one hour a day once per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. Drip irrigation is never restricted. Full detail of restrictions with a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/
DRIP IRRIGATION PARTS: VAID will provide parts at wholesale cost to setup a drip irrigation system. To encourage water conservation, rainwater storage tanks also available at wholesale cost.
CONTACT INFO: Please let us know your concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035
NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 11 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.
FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca
WATER EMERGENCY: Water Operator Marianne Segers 1-604-315-1363
We have updated our webage about the Meter Pilot Project to share information and address concerns. Also available are notes from the Community Meeting held on May 22.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.