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Denman water-project letter criticizes communication after transfer

A Grapevine contributor questioned the availability of project information and communication with landowners in a water service area.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2023-02-23 · compiled 2026-10-01

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A contributor to this week’s Islands Grapevine criticized communication with landowners in a Denman Island water service area following a change in ownership, and called for project information and a published project scope or budget.^[1]

The writer said that, as of January 1, 2023, the new owner had not made a hardcopy water-project information guide or handout available. The writer also questioned the escalating rate schedule and suggested considering a steering committee.^[1]

The article presents the contributor’s claims and opinions. The Denman Local Trust Committee minutes provided here do not record the water-project matters described in the article.^[1]

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