METER PROJECT UPDATES

A community presentation was held at the Legion on Oct 9 – thanks to those who attended. Notes from the meeting are this website page.

Work has begun with Davis Ventures performing the site work of installing meter setters in pits near the property line for about 150 service connections. 86 water connections already have meter setters into which meters will be installed in the next few months.

Meters have been ordered from Flow Systems, who handle Neptune products. Software and billing setup is in progress.

The aggregate bins next to the Firehall were built by Davis Ventures to hold the materials needed for the site work.  We have purchased a storage container to store the parts while work is underway. Both the aggregate bins and storage container are legacy purchases and will be used for other purposes after the project is complete.

All costs are covered by Provincial Government Funding.

WATER RESTRICTIONS ENDED

Water restrictions ended Sep 30. There was no need to move to Stage 3 this year. Water production has dropped significantly in the last month, following seasonal patterns.

WALL ST PUMPHOUSE UPDATES

New pressure tanks have been installed at the Wall St pumphouse.  Some residents report improved pressure. Electrical work is underway to enable easy switching to a backup pump when needed and to prepared for generator use during power outages.

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 Nov 12 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

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

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