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Februrary 23, 2023 - The Township of Spallumcheen is very pleased to have entered into an agreement with the City of Armstrong for delivery of bulk water. Negotiations in this water dispute have been going on for many years, prior to the Water Districts dissolving to the Township.
Now that this agreement is in place, it will allow for the long-term stability for the provision of water to the water local area services operated by the Township. Mayor Fraser advises, “We are happy that this agreement is now in place and is very fair for everyone involved."
The Township is actively continuing the work that has been underway for long term planning in the water local area services with water focused open houses and information releases set to occur throughout 2023 as plans are finalized. Details of the agreement will become available as the Township works through public consultation regarding long term water plans.
“Water is one of our most valuable resources and Township Council is focused on providing a quality, reliable water supply to our local area services,” states Mayor Fraser.
The first open house concerning water will be occurring on March 14, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. “We invite everyone to come out and learn a bit more about water plans in the Township from bylaws to meters to rates; there will be a lot of information available for our water users.”
Full Press Release available here.
February 14, 2023 - The Township of Spallumcheen and the City of Armstrong are pleased to announce they have reached an amicable resolution to the water fee dispute, which existed for many years between the municipalities, through the creation and signing of a Settlement Agreement.
Full press release available here.
The Township originally had 17 water districts operating independently. Township Council had the vision to provide a safe, reliable and secure supply of potable water through a well-managed delivery of water service. As of January 1, 2023 the Township now manages 10 Water Local Area Services.
Where we started
Where we are now
For more information about individual Water Local Area Services, visit the individual pages linked below:
The Township of Spallumcheen Water Regulation and Conservation Bylaw 2086, 2022 sets out the guidelines for our the water local area services are operated.
$3.3 Million awarded for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Funding
Water improvement planning is in the design phase and includes:
$5.8 Million applied for under the next intake for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Funding
Water improvement planning continues with the grant application submitted in early 2022 and will include:
$1 Million applied for under various grant programs:
During the past few years the Okanagan has experienced record breaking heat waves, early starts to the wildfire season and ongoing droughts through the summer months. The Township is taking steps to make sure we are doing our part to protect water in our region.
Below is a list of some of the things that the Township does to help conserve water:
For those residents residing in one of the independently owned water districts (Canyon, Grandview, Laird, Meighan Creek, Mountainview, Otter Lake, and Steele Springs) you should address questions and concerns related to your water service directly to the water districts. For your convenience contact information can be found below.
Water District Contact Information