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How much water does the Sunshine Coast need? SCRD sets capacity goals

How much water does the Sunshine Coast need? SCRD sets capacity goals

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Council Moves Forward with Aquifer Protection Plan

Council Moves Forward with Aquifer Protection Plan

Updated development permit language to be included in OCP engagement
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Cost for emergency watermain work in South Pender Harbour system doubles

Cost for emergency watermain work in South Pender Harbour system doubles

July 10, Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) directors endorsed a $91,883 increase to N.B. Contracting Ltd.’s excavation contract, raising the total contract value to $160,283.
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South Pender Harbour water use still high, SCRD asks residents to conserve

South Pender Harbour water use still high, SCRD asks residents to conserve

Acting now helps avoid tougher regulations later and protects water for what matters most, said the SCRD. 
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With B.C. facing drought, how's the Coast's water situation?

With B.C. facing drought, how's the Coast's water situation?

Sunshine Coast Regional District directors receive their monthly water update.
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Most SCRD water systems go to Stage 2 July 11

Most SCRD water systems go to Stage 2 July 11

Effective Friday, July 11, and until further notice, the Sunshine Coast Regional District Chapman, Soames, Granthams, South Pender Harbour and Eastbourne water systems will move to Stage 2 water conservation measures. North Pender and the Town of Gibsons remain at Stage 1.
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Here's how water bills will be calculated for North and South Pender

Here's how water bills will be calculated for North and South Pender

Mock billing starts this year and actual volumetric billing starts next year for the North and South Pender Water Systems. Each connection will have a base charge that gives them a 500-litre-a-day allowance.
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SCRD to explore 'high quality, high groundwater flow' hospital well feasibility

SCRD to explore 'high quality, high groundwater flow' hospital well feasibility

The $864,550 previously budgeted for the now abandoned Gray Creek intake project will be redirected to studying the potentially prolific well.
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Water meter installations in Sechelt to cost an additional $2.6 million

Water meter installations in Sechelt to cost an additional $2.6 million

Unexpected depths and non-conforming pipes in Sechelt will cost the regional district an additional $2.6 million.
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Gibsons’ aquifer remains in good health, council hears

Gibsons’ aquifer remains in good health, council hears

Monitoring and studies have been ongoing for a decade, and continue
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