Power Outage and Water Pump Replacement Over Christmas

infrastructure · 2023-12-25 · Denman Island neighbourhood

A 24-hour power outage occurred in a Denman Island neighbourhood on Christmas Day, followed by a water outage due to an ancient pump failure. Repairs included electrical upgrades and installation of a new pump, restoring water service.

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• “Christmas Day was a wild storm—we had a 24 hour power outage in my neighbourhood... The next day, the power returned, but the water did not... Turns out the pump was ancient... Now, it’s all shiny and new, and I’m told it will be up and running when I return.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 4th, 2024 (January 4th, 2024)

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