What happened

Council Approves Water Supply Well Upgrades and Art Installation

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved a $6.4 million project to upgrade the Water Supply Well #4, which was damaged in a flood event. The project will move the well out of the flood plane and provide a new facility on the hill. Council also approved a proposal from the Princeton Community Arts Council to install a poem by Al Purdy in a location adjacent to the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers. The Arts Council will be responsible for maintaining the installation.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

passed — Water Supply Well #4 Upgrades: Council authorized staff to proceed with drilling, tendering, and construction for the project, which will move the well out of the flood plane and provide a new facility on the hill. The project will be paid for through a grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Green Stream ARDM, with the remaining 10% coming from the town's reserves. ^[7]
passed — Art Installation: Council approved the proposal from the Princeton Community Arts Council to install a poem by Al Purdy in a location adjacent to the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers. The Arts Council will be responsible for maintaining the installation. ^[5]

FACT · Next

What comes next

The Water Supply Well #4 upgrades project is expected to take several years to complete, but it will not impact the current water system. The art installation is expected to be completed in the coming months.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Princeton Community Arts Council — Permission to install a poem by Al Purdy in a location adjacent to the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers, and assistance with labor and material costs.

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Water Supply

The upgrade to Water Supply Well #4 is a necessary step to ensure the town's water system is protected from future flood events.

Art Installation

The installation of the poem by Al Purdy is a cultural and artistic contribution to the town, and will provide a unique experience for visitors and residents alike.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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4.2 Art Installation

The Arts Council will be responsible for maintaining the installation. ^[5]

“The installation will be located adjacent to the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers. ^[5]”

6.1 Water Supply Well #4 Upgrades

The project will move the well out of the flood plane and provide a new facility on the hill. ^[7]

“The project will be paid for through a grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Green Stream ARDM, with the remaining 10% coming from the town's reserves. ^[7]”

9.1 Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen

Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen — Town council would attend, as available, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen event titled "UnCharitable" being held on October 17th, 2024 from 5-7:30 pm at t ^[6]

“THAT Council attend, as available, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen event titled "UnCharitable" being held on October 17th, 2024 from 5-7:30 pm at the Princeton Museum. Join us for UnCharitable Vital Conversations ^[6]”

Open questions

What is the timeline for the completion of the Water Supply Well #4 upgrades project?

Sources

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