City of Vernon officials aren’t giving up when it comes to alternate water sources for the new sports facility.
Council will urge the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee to reconsider the possibility of using treated waste water to irrigate portions of the complex next to Okanagan College.
“We should do what ever we can to move this forward,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe.
“It’s important to show citizens that this is the sustainable way to go.”
GVAC recently indicated it would not tap into the city’s treated waste water system for irrigation because there is a need for potable drinking water for some sports events where water may be consumed.
It has also been stated that $7.5 million has been budgeted for the facility and extending the treated effluent line to the site would cost an additional $130,000.
GVAC has suggested that the cost for domestic water at the facility could cost between $500 and $1,000 annually, but city staff believe that figure could be more than $18,000.
“Our intention is to present the full information (to GVAC) so we can have a discussion,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky.
“We always try to make the best decision based on the best information.”
