With sewer and water management issues being a frequent item on the table for Lake Cowichan’s town council, the town is hoping that a grant from the provincial government could put them a small step ahead in ensuring the respective systems stay up-to-date.
The “local government infrastructure grant,” is designed to provide municipal governments with up to $10,000 in order to pursue plans and feasibility studies related to projects that will improve public health and safety, enhance environmental protection or increase infrastructure sustainability. The Town of Lake Cowichan’s proposed upgrades would do just that.
If successful, the town would invest that capital into studies regarding a “water utility master plan update” and sewer rehabilitation and flow maintaining, which are expected to cost a combined total of $52,150.
While the investment wouldn’t result in any noticable changes for residents, Town CAO Joe Fernandez said that they’re critical in “making sure the town’s infrastructure for water is up to snuff.”
Fernandez also noted that until recently, similar grant applications by the town had all been successful. He said that more municipalities have recently been applying for these grants, creating more competition.
