March 2012 (PDF) - Townsite of Redwood Meadows

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
It’s March 2012, and the current Town Council is approximately
halfway through its term. We have had
a successful start, completing most of the projects in
our three-year plan in the first year. This year our
intention is to complete a few outstanding projects,
address budget issues, and do a better job of planning
for emergencies. As always, these decisions and
priorities are made with the purpose of further developing
our relationship with the Tsuu T’ina Nation
and aligning ourselves with them.
Following is a summary of key projects, purchases,
issues and budgets that we are tackling for 2012.
Capital Budget and Grants
In the midst of winter, while planning for spring, we
examine the needs of the community and develop a
list of projects and items and then prioritize these
issues based on their overall impact to the community
and the operations budget. This year we have a
fairly lengthy list of improvements that will impact
many areas.
Emergency Services
Sewage Pump- During last year’s flood, it became
evident that Redwood Meadows is vulnerable to an
infrastructure breakdown resulting in sewage backup.
This recognition brings home the need to continue
with our long-term plans for improvements while
ensuring that sufficient resources are available to
handle emergencies. As part of our emergency planning,
Townsite is purchasing a powerful pump and
trailer that can pump 1,500 gallons per minute out of
our sewage system, helping to prevent possible backups.
This pump can also be used to fill tanker trucks
during emergencies.
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Dave Dunay takes a break from Councillor Duties to play for the Redwood Jolly Green
Giants men’s hockey team.
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