Water
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ECONOMIC
Completed a pilot project to detect leakage in City’s water network in Port Kells area.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Initiated a phased program of cross connection control surveys on private properties
to identify any cross connection control deficiencies.
FUTURE INITIATIVES
SOCIO-CULTURAL
Worked with the Planning &
Development Department and the
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Department to complete the Stage 2
West Clayton Neighbourhood Concept
Plan;
Initiated an update of the Engineering
Department’s 10-Year Servicing Plan
that supports the vision of the Official
Community Plan;
Worked with Sustainability Office and
Solid Waste to initiate projects to
provide water conservation tools in
schools and single family homes;
Worked with the Planning &
Development Department and the
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Department to initiate the Stage 2
Redwood Heights (Grandview Heights
Area #4) Neighbourhood Concept
Plan;
Reviewed existing Sustainability
Dashboard Indicators, and developed
new indicators; and
Explored how we can improve the
number of volunteers for a water
meter.
ECONOMIC
Complete construction of $9 Million in
water system improvements,
including distribution system
improvements, feeder mains across
railways, and PRV upgrades;
Advance the development of the
Engineering Department’s Asset
Management Plan; and
Prepare a new Development Cost
Charge By-law to support the financial
requirements for the growth identified
in the update of the Engineering
Department’s 10-Year Servicing Plan.
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