Shovels ready for start on CV water treatment plant
Cionstruction of the new Comox Valley Water Treatment Project will begin in a few weeks by contractor AECON Water Infrastructure.
A kick-off meeting last month between AECON, Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) staff and K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) paved the way for shovels to hit the ground this October. The official start of construction will be marked by a ceremony with KFN at the site of the new pump station on Comox Lake.
“The plan for the overall site is to draw inspiration from the forest environment and from KFN traditions,” said Charlie Gore, Manager of Capital Projects. “We look forward to working together on making this both the modern operational facility we need, as well as a meaningful one in terms of design and detail.”
The water use agreement with BC Hydro was signed in early-September confirming the long-term supply of water to the system and checking off another key milestone in preparation for work this fall.
“We’ll be hosting an open house in early 2020 to keep the community informed about the construction work, and design of the new system,” said Gore. “Updates on the plan for the trail head, which includes features highlighted in our public engagement process, like a graveled parking area and an accessible outhouse washroom, will be available at this event.”
To learn more about the Comox Valley Water Treatment Project read the latest project update newsletter that is now available online.
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$126 million to treat Glacier fed Comox Lake. Quite a cost for treating water that is the best there is ,99% of the time . Perfection is expensive, especially for low income folks. Now that BC Hydro has pledged to keep the Lake “full”, the Comox Valley will have one of the best water supplies- anywhere, anytime.
Hopefully this water supply will be expanded to the entire Comox Valley, and beyond,along with water meters,(without punishing surcharges as in Area B). Thankfully, folks in Crown Isle with green lawns have the picture on the one percent use of Comox Lake reservoir, even in stage 3, but they should be paying for this $126 million extravaganza. No surcharges please, just pay for water used.
Water meters prevent waste and nobody today should waste this resource. Surcharges are a money grab, just as BC Hydro’s tiered money grab system and the carbon tax.