Project, including new micro-hydro power generation system, made possible thanks to the federal Gas Tax Fund
August 13, 2014 – Nakusp, British Columbia – Infrastructure Canada
Renovations to Nakusp's Brouse Creek Water Treatment Plant and a new facility to generate hydro-electric power are now complete thanks to investments made through the federal Gas Tax Fund.
The treatment plant upgrades included the addition of pre-filters and ultraviolet treatment to help improve water quality. Monitoring system upgrades, a new back-up generator and a lined irrigation water storage basin, were also added, assuring residents of continued access to safe, clean drinking water. Approximately two kilometres of water pipes, as well as new water meters and irrigation pumps, were also added to the Village's system to reach and improve the communities green spaces.
Using micro hydro-electric generation systems for rural villages provides a cost effective and environment-friendly technical solution for remote areas. With its 50-kilowatt generator, the new facility will still feature the necessary electrical components to allow the Village to connect to the BC Hydro-electrical grid, ensuring the area's energy needs can be met even during high-demand periods.
Funding for this $1.9 million project was made possible thanks in part to $1.6 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund, as well as $300,000 from local revenues.
"Our Government is proud to have supported this innovative project, which is providing the residents of the Village of Nakusp with continued access to safe, clean drinking water, as well as green electricity from a local source. Through the federal Gas Tax Fund, we continue to deliver long-term infrastructure funding to municipalities for their local priorities, including drinking water and energy system projects, as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada."
- David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia
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