A $400,000 grant from the provincial government’s Towns for Tomorrow program will greatly improve drinking water quality for Canal Flats residents.
This funding will allow Canal Flats to create a unified drinking water system and improve water quality for 138 residents and Canal Flats Provincial Park.
The Eagle’s Nest drinking water system will be connected to the Village’s drinking water system, removing a long-term boil water advisory. Upgrades include the construction of a new groundwater well, a reservoir, a water treatment plant, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and associated water pipelines.
The announcement was made Aug. 15 by Community Services Minister Ida Chong during a visit to the community.
Minister of Community Services Ida Chong (right) presents cheque for $400,000 to Canal Flats Acting Mayor, Councillor Tricia Doherty.
Community Services Minister Ida Chong (right) and Canal Flats Councillor Tricia Doherty discuss the water system upgrade. Minister Chong is pointing to the Eagle's Nest Water System, seen from the Canal Flats Beach.