When it comes to major infrastructure projects across BC, like Osoyoos’ much needed water treatment plant, the Province has signalled the importance for municipalities to build up reserves and appears to peg any additional grant funding to Provincial budget surpluses and Federal infrastructure support.
Oliver’s water and sewer infrastructure is expected to hold up, but the town could still use an additional ground water source, says TRUE Consulting.
As the controversially large tax and services hike for Osoyoos taxpayers edges its way toward reconsideration, two visions of how the town should deal with its aging water and sewer infrastructure have emerged.
The proverbial rubber has hit the road with an ungodly squeal as Osoyoos residents struggle to wrap their heads around the nearly 40 per cent jump in property taxes and user fees.
The Town of Oliver is charting a new era of its five year capital plan as the draft presented to council is a product of new people “taking the reins” and has a heavy focus on water projects.
