Graham Lake Water System Fire Hydrants Bagged and Tagged by CVRD

infrastructure · 2023-05-08 · Graham Lake subdivision, Denman Island

All five engineered fire hydrants in the Graham Lake water system subdivision have been bagged and tagged as not in service by the CVRD Water Services due to unknown operational status. This action affects fire suppression capabilities and has raised concerns among landowners. Restoration efforts and funding options have been discussed.

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Sources

• “Due to the unknown operational status, all five (5) of our subdivision’s engineered fire hydrants have been “Bagged & Tagged”... The May 8th 2023 in-person presentation before the CVRD ESAC and binder submittal addressed cost-effective paths to restore fire suppression water.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 8th, 2023 (June 8th, 2023)

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