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Princeton town council discusses water restrictions, new well, and financial plan

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The Princeton town council held a special meeting to discuss water restrictions, a new well, and the town's financial plan. The council voted to go back to Stage 3 water restrictions due to low reservoir levels and a drought declaration by the province. They also approved a plan to drill a new well and test its water quality. Additionally, the council adopted an amendment to the financial plan to prioritize the identification of a new well site and commence drilling and water quality testing. The total cost for the new well is estimated to be $248,151.00, which will be paid from previously passed borrowing from the infrastructure reserves.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2: The council adopted the amendment to the financial plan, which removes a capital project for 2021 and begins the construction of a source well for 2021. It also amends the capital plan to change the source of funds for Campground Improvements. [4]
  • passed — New Source Water Well & Filtration Study: The council approved a plan to drill a new well and test its water quality. The total cost for the new well is estimated to be $248,151.00, which will be paid from previously passed borrowing from the infrastructure reserves. [5]
  • passed — Stage 3 Watering Restriction: The council voted to go back to Stage 3 water restrictions due to low reservoir levels and a drought declaration by the province.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The town council will continue to monitor the water situation and make adjustments as needed.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Staff — The council to adopt the 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2 and approve the new well and filtration study.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Water restrictions

The town is experiencing low reservoir levels and a drought declaration by the province, which has led to the implementation of Stage 3 water restrictions. This will affect residents and businesses in the town.

New well and filtration study

The town is planning to drill a new well and test its water quality to ensure a reliable source of water for residents and businesses.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6 STAFF REPORTS AND BYLAWS

STAFF REPORTS AND BYLAWS ($248,151.00) — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2 2021-2025 No. 1008, 2021. 2021 Financial Plan Amendment 2 Report 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2 2021-2025 No. 1008, 2021. 2021 Financial Plan Amendment 2 Report 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2 Sharron Basanti 5 year - amendment 2 6.2 New Source Water Well & Filtration Study THAT Counci [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]”

6.1 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2

The amendment removes a capital project for 2021 and begins the construction of a source well for 2021. It also amends the capital plan to change the source of funds for Campground Improvements. [4]

“The amendment is necessary to prioritize the identification of a new well site and commence drilling and water quality testing. [4]”

6.2 New Source Water Well & Filtration Study

The council approved a plan to drill a new well and test its water quality. The total cost for the new well is estimated to be $248,151.00, which will be paid from previously passed borrowing from the infrastructure reserves. [5]

“The new well will provide a reliable source of water for residents and businesses in the town. [5]”

6.3 Stage 3 Watering Restriction

The council voted to go back to Stage 3 water restrictions due to low reservoir levels and a drought declaration by the province.

“The restriction is necessary to conserve water and prevent further depletion of the town's water supply.”

Open questions

  • What is the timeline for the new well and filtration study?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2021 Financial Plan Amendment 2 Report
  5. 465-084-Cost Estimate-New Well-Feb 2021
  6. 5 year - amendment 2
  7. Nechiefman 1
  8. Nechiefman 2
  9. New Well Testing Study Report - Western Water
  10. Sharron Basanti
  11. WWAL P21-104a Princeton Tullameen Additional Well
  12. WWAL P21-104b Princeton Nechiefman Test well
  13. 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 2

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