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Review Vol.16 Number 15
Thursday, April 10, 2014
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Photo by Steve Arstad
Art show highlights use of recycled materials See page 8
BLURRED LINES
Larry Vink, Project Supervisor for Neelco, contractors for the Keremeos reservoir, speaks with Keremeos Irrigation District trustee Bob Thurston (bottom right of photo), while workers prepare concrete forms. The reservoir is expected to be completed and commissioned by late May.
Reservoir work on schedule for May completion Minor delays due to winter weather behind project now By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
Ardent anglers transition as ice melts See page 9
Work continues at a steady pace on Keremeos’ new water reservoir. Larry Vink, Project Supervisor with Neelco, who are contractors for the project, said last week that weath-
e r re l at e d d e l ay s a re n ow past, predicting construction would be complete by late May. The site currently employs several local workers, who were busy last week tying rebar in prefabricated concrete forms, in preparation for concrete pouring of the reservoir’s walls. Other work was continuing on the facility’s service road. The 500,000 gallon storage tank is expected to be in service by early summer.
Commissioning is expected t o t a ke p l a c e a ro u n d t h e middle of May, said Keremeos Irrigation District Office Manager Cheryl Halla on April 7. “Concrete pouring is underway this week, with the valve chamber being constructed as well. The remaining portion of the pipeline will be going out to tender later in April.” The reservoir will serve all the residents of Keremeos on the existing water system, ex-
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cept for a small number at Red Bridge, which uses a separate satellite water system. The reservoir project caused some controversy in Keremeos prior to a referendum that took place in April last year. A number of residents disputed the need for the facility, citing other infrastructure needs as higher priorities for the village and the KID. The reservoir project is a major component of the Keremeos Irrigation District Capital Works Plan.
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