[ā¦]implemented. NOTE These regulations stay in effect regardless of what is posted on the WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT BRANCH WEB SITE. Texada Island does not usually experience the same conditions as Vancouver Island or the Mainland. Ā Please ensure that you follow the Fire Smart recommendations when conducting any type of burning on your property. FireSmart-Homeowners-Manual Ā GILLIES BAY RESIDENTS If you hear the fire siren. Please shut off any open taps until the fire emergency has been rectified. Thank you for your Cooperation. Rob McWilliam ā Fire ChiefĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā www.gilliesbayvfd.caĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā [ā¦]
2024 GBID Watering / sprinkling restrictions: With the hot season approaching we advise the public to be diligent in conserving water that may be needed for fire suppression. From June 15th until October 15th the following watering restrictions will be in place.Ā Ā Odd numbered houses may water their lawns/gardens on odd numbered days. Even numbered houses may water their lawns/gardens on even numbered days.Ā watering is allowed on those days from 5 a.m. until 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.Ā Ā Water conservation is generally defined as: āthe socially beneficial reduction of water use or water loss. Baumann, et al. 1980 In Gillies Bay, we are surrounded by water. Our climate is temperate and we often have winters where we experience plenty of heavy rainfall. Ā This can make it easy for us to forget that water is a costly resource that requires responsible stewardship. According to the Ministry of Environment, āthe pressure for water is rising, and water rates may not reflect the full costs for supplying water.ā Conservation measures are based on the following principles: Principle 1: Water is a valuable resource Principle 2: Water is a finite resource Principle 3: Water is a renewable resource [ā¦]
[ā¦]click on the link for information What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Notice-GeneralĀ Ā Thank you once again for your patience. For more information on Turbidity,Ā check out the link below. What is Turbidity Ā The following Water Quality Advisory has been issued by Vancouver Coastal Health on September 6, 2023.Ā Please click on the link below to access the notice. Water Quality Advisory ā [ā¦]
The 2020 Parcel Tax and Water Tolls invoices will go out in early January. Tax and Water Toll payments are due by March [ā¦]
[ā¦]are local authorities responsible for providing services for the benefit of the residents in a community. They vary considerably in size, from small subdivisions to larger communities, and are usually located in rural areas of British Columbia. Improvement districts are empowered to provide services such as water, fire protection, street lighting. These services are financedĀ by taxation or user fees. Every improvement district is governedĀ by a board of elected trustees (elected by area property owners) one of whom acts as the board chair. The powers exercised by the trustees (to enact and enforce its regulations and charges, to assess and collect taxes, to acquire, hold and dispose of lands, to borrow money and to expropriate lands) flow from the improvement districtās bylaws, theĀ Local Government ActĀ and other applicable provincial statutes. Information on these topics can be found in the Provincial Government website page onĀ Improvement Districts Most improvement districts are located within the boundary of aĀ regional district, yet the improvement district and regional district are independent of each other. Improvement districts can also be located insideĀ municipalities. Overlaps in jurisdiction can and do occur, therefore co-ordination between the two bodies is essential. Regional districts can apply on behalf of improvement districts forĀ infrastructure planningĀ andĀ capitalĀ grants from [ā¦]
[ā¦] 114 property owners voted and the results were 77 to 36 in favour of terminating the program and one spoilt vote. Refunds will be issued to property owners who have already paid for their meter. Thank you to everyone who came out to the [ā¦]
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[ā¦]at 4:30 pm. All of our meetings are open to the public. If you would like an issue put on the agenda for the TrusteesĀ contact the office at 604 223-7757.Ā Unable to attend our Board of Trustees meetings?Ā Follow the link below to view previous meeting minutes. Minutes from previous [ā¦]
[ā¦]the Venting Index Forecast Interactive Map Forest Fires Learn about forest fires at Wildfire Management BC Emergency Information Powell River Regional District has a page onĀ Emergency Information, including being prepared for emergencies, as well as what to do during an emergency situation. Emergency Preparedness Lots of good articles on the BC Provincial Govt pageĀ Prepared BC,Ā British Columbiaās one-stop shop for disaster readiness [ā¦]
[ā¦]there is a leak in your water pipeā¦. You are responsible for: arranging for a licensed professional to make any necessary repairs paying for the repairs Your contractor will be responsible for: obtaining the necessary permits getting clearances from utility companies (e.g. BC Hydro) repairing the leak arranging for us to inspect the repair and turn the water back on We are responsible for: turning off the water so that the repair can be made inspecting the repair and then turning the water back on We will turn off the water if the leak becomes a risk to: the water supply system public safety private or public property While your water is off during the repair, we recommend that you: keep your taps closed to prevent flooding when your water is turned on turn off electrically operated hot water tanks to prevent damage If you have any questions, contact our office at 604 [ā¦]