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Public Works

Peppercorn Park Maintenance

Warning:

Peppercorn Park, maintenance is planned next week, May 12 through 16. The work involves cleaning up some winter wind damage. There will be men working and heavy equipment in the area.

Please keep a safe distance, make yourself visible, heed on-site signage, and follow the crews guidance if you are in the area.

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping will begin Monday, May 12, 2025 and go to Thursday, May 15, 2025.

We ask that people not park on the streets from 7am until 8pm during these dates.

Storm/Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing – Week of December 16, 2024

Smoke testing is scheduled for the week of December 16th.

Smoke testing is a routine maintenance task intended to identify if and where storm or ground water maybe entering the sanitary sewer system identifying potential structural defects and allowing them to be repaired avoiding potential blockages, overflows, or flooding damage.

Residents should pour one or two litres of water down all drains within their home, including floor drains. This creates a water barrier preventing smoke from entering your home through the sewer service and up through plumbing pee traps.

If smoke enters your home, it maybe an indication that there are deficiencies within your household plumbing (eg. leaking vent stack). If this occurs you can try pouring additional water down the affected drain and open a window for ventilation. The smoke should dissipate within a few minutes.

The smoke itself is a non-toxic, odourless, and harmless vapour. It is not indicative of fire or a fire hazard. Call our office at (250) 283-2251 for more information on sewer video inspections or smoke testing.

Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection

Sanitary sewer video inspection work is scheduled to begin in the Chamiss Crescent, Chamiss Place, and Chamiss Courts the week of December 16, 2024. There should be no direct impact to residents; however, some manholes are located within Statutory Right’s of Ways within resident’s rear yards.

Annual Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program Starting

The Village of Gold River, Operations Department will be conducting
its annual fire hydrant maintenance program starting:

Thursday, March 14, 2024 until Thursday, April 11, 2024.

This includes flushing, greasing, pressure testing, and parts
replacement if needed.

Affected areas are: Matchlee Drive, Conuma Drive, Mount Heber Drive,
Golden Hinde Place, White Ridge Drive, Ucona Court and Industrial
Park Place.

If you have any questions, please contact Mick Mann at 250-283-2251.

If you notice discoloration in the water, run your cold water tap for up
to 10 minutes or until water runs clear. Avoid running hot water during
the flushing event.

Water Main Break

The Village has a large diameter water main break. Emergency repairs are happening now. Please be advised that water pressure could be affected throughout the day but interruptions will likely be minimal.
This is obviously concerning given how low our water levels are so please think about how you can conserve water.
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