Killiney Beach -
Westshore Water Systems
Metering Program
Start Date:
Underway
Sub. Comp. Date:
spring 2011
Project Cost (estimated):
$310,000
Unit Cost
: Funding for this
program is provided by
the Canadian Gas Tax
Fund (GTF) for the
Canada-BC-Union of BC
Municipalities Agreement
on the Transfer of
Federal Gas Tax Revenues
Taxation/Unit/Year:
Project Site Plan:
Description:
- The Regional
District has contracted
Neptune Technology Group
(Canada) Limited to
supply and install the
latest in water metering
technology for
properties connected to
the Killiney Beach and
Westshore water utility
service area.
These meters are
equipped with
transmitters that allow
them to be read
remotely, so meter
readers do not have to
enter a residence.
- Universal water
meter programs provide
many benefits.
Aside from rate rewards
for customers who
conserve and use lower
water volumes, meters
help to defer the need
for costly
infrastructure upgrades
and reduce the costs of
water and waste water
treatment. As
well, utilities can
gather more accurate,
detailed information
about consumption and
usage patterns and helps
identify 'leaks' and
other system problems.
- The specific water
meters used in this
program have a special
feature that enables a
resident to see whether
there are any 'leaks'.
-
Neptune will go through
a phased door to door
installation program.
First customers will
receive a booklet
delivered to their
residence outlining the
details of the water
meter installation
program. Once
received, you may
contact Neptune directly
to schedule a convenient
appointment for your
water meter
installation. A
standard installation
takes about one hour
from start to finish,
barring any
modifications that might
be required.
-
Neptune has successfully
completed water meter
installations for other
Regional District water
utilities (also those
now with the District of
West Kelowna), Westbank
and Lakeview Irrigation
Districts and the
District of Peachland.
Current Status:
- January 2011 -
Information and Update
Letters sent to
Killiney Beach
customers and
Westshore customers
- In November 2010,
the Regional Board
approved an additional
expenditure of $75,000
from Gas Tax Funding to
complete the universal
water meter installation
project. The
change does not impact
rates paid by customers
as the project is being
completely funded from
the Central Okanagan
West Gas Tax Community
Works Fund.
- June 30th
Canada/BC News
Release regarding Gas
Tax Funds for Water
Meter Installation
Project
- June 3/4 -
Initial Program Letter
sent to property owners
- Phased neighbourhood
water meter installation
program is underway.
- Public Information
Meeting held April 14th
at Killiney Beach
Community Hall -
Contractor:
RDCO Contact: Environmental Services, Phone: (250) 469-6241
Fax: (250) 762-7011 Email: engineer@cord.bc.ca
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