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
