Upgrades to drinking water treatment facility in Sicamous now complete
News Release
Initiative made possible thanks to funding from federal, provincial and local governments
Sicamous, British Columbia – July 5, 2016
A modern and effective drinking water treatment system is essential to ensure people have access to safe water. Taking action to ensure water systems are reliable often comes with a high price tag for communities. That is why the governments of Canada and British Columbia supported a project to upgrade the water treatment plant in the District of Sicamous.
Now completed, the updated system is equipped with an ultra-filtration system and has capacity to handle all of the community's potable water needs. It provides residents with clean and clear drinking water and finally puts an end to their long-term boil water advisories.
Funding for this project was provided through a joint contribution of $3 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia, under the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund. The District of Sicamous contributed the remaining balance of funding for this $7.8 million project.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes that proper drinking water treatment infrastructure is essential to maintaining a healthy environment. It's thanks to projects like the one we're celebrating today that we will build the Canada of the 21st century and ensure a high quality of life for generations to come."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi,
Minister of Infrastructure and Community
"The collaborative efforts of the federal, provincial and local governments have culminated in a world-class water treatment facility. This will safeguard the ability of Sicamous to provide drinking water from future flooding events such as the one in 2012 but also address future development growth anticipated from B.C.'s diverse and growing economy."
Greg Kyllo,
Member of Legislative Assembly for Shuswap
"This has been a long time coming for the residents of Sicamous and we are excited to finally have this project complete. With the help of the federal and provincial governments and residents of Sicamous, we are now able to celebrate the completion of the water treatment plant."
Terry Rysz,
Mayor of the District of Sicamous
Associated Links
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For more information about Investing in Canada, the Government of Canada's new $120 billion infrastructure plan.
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For more information about Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
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For more information about The Provincial-Territorial Base Fund .
Contacts
Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
Brook.Simpson@Canada.ca
Gillian Rhodes
Director of Communications
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250-888-1462
gillian.rhodes@gov.bc.ca
Terry Rysz
Mayor
District of Sicamous
250-836-2477
Evan Parliament
Manager
District of Sicamous
250-836-5265
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free: 1-877-250-7154
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