Burns Lake Gets Dollars For Water System

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A joint investment of more than $80,000 from the federal and provincial governments will help provide a cleaner, more reliable water supply for residents of Burns Lake.

 The funding is provided through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF), which enables communities across B.C. to become healthier, greener and more sustainable places to live.


Burns Lake will use the funding to replace aging components of its reservoir to improve the cleanliness and longevity of the town's water storage system. Currently more than half of the reservoir's protective UV and insulation layers are in need of repair. The project will reline the reservoir with new insulation and a protective coating.

"We are extremely pleased to have received government funding to undertake this much-welcomed project," said Burns Lake Mayor Bernice Magee. "The resurfacing of our main water reservoir on 5th Avenue is a community enhancement project that will help preserve, protect and secure our municipal water supply for future generations."

    

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