Township of Esquimalt - Sewage Treatment The Wrong Plan
Esquimalt has launched a new website!
www.thewrongplan.ca is designed to inform residents and taxpayers around the region that we believe the current CRD plan to treat Wastewater is the wrong plan. In fact, on July 7th, Esquimalt Council unanimously endorsed this statement:
We do not support the Liquid waste management plan as is currently stands.
We will do everything we can to change it.
We want the CRD to comply with the Minister of Environment's directives for;
*Appropriate public consultation.
*Reuse of resources generated offsetting revenue to reduce costs to taxpayers.
*Aggressively reduce GHG emissions.
We do not feel McLoughlin Point meets these provincial government directives.
Please check out our website. We need everyone to get involved in this debate. The economic and environmental repurcussions will continue for generations.
Showing posts with label Sewage Treatment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sewage Treatment. Show all posts
Friday, September 3, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Township of Esquimalt
Township of Esquimalt
Thank you Esquimalt! It was a pleasure hearing from you this week. I am so impressed with you commitment and your engagement!
Thank you Esquimalt! It was a pleasure hearing from you this week. I am so impressed with you commitment and your engagement!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Sewage Meeting Monday Night!
Township of Esquimalt We are all cutting short our Summer Recess because we want to hear from you about the current Sewage Treatment Plans. Our Council has a strong, unanimous position (see this article) but we want to hear from YOU! Please attend or write us a note to let us know what you're feeling! Hope to see you tomorrow!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
CRD Open House in Esquimalt
CRD Open House on McLoughlin Point July 6 and July 8
When: Tuesday July 6 and Thursday July 8, 2010, 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Esquimalt Council Chambers, 1229 Esquimalt Road
Dear Esquimalt friends and residents,
I'd like to personally urge you to attend one of the CRD public engagement sessions being held next week. While this is in Council Chambers, it is a CRD staff event. It will be an informal, drop-in, open house type format. You could bring your kids along with you if you don't have a babysitter. The CRD will have some information for you to look at and a spot for you to comment.
It may feel like I'm always asking you to attend something, or fill out a survey or provide some feedback. I am. However, this time, I'm also asking for your help. You may have read recent articles in which I was quoted as saying that I felt "blindsided". That is correct. A dramatic change in the Sewage Treatment plan from a distributed model (several smaller locations) to one centralized plant (McLoughlin Point) was made behind closed doors at the CRD with absolutely no input from Councils or their communities. I'm further quoted in the article saying that "we've tried to make our voices heard in every way possible." This is also true. Your Esquimalt Council has been proactive and strong on this issue. I also believe that we have some of the best informed, most articulate residents in this region. The Sewage Treatment Action Group and other residents have been involved and leading community engagement in Esquimalt. Unfortunately, we've all been shut out of the discussions. The article, which quotes several of your Council, is available here:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/victorianews/news/96904269.html I am asking for your help and your voice.
The volume and intensity of the emails and phone calls I have received this month about the CRD's Sewage Treatment Plans has given me some good insight into how many of you are feeling. You have well thought out and legitimate concerns. You have a passion for our community. I'm asking you to come and let the CRD know. If you cannot attend a public engagement session, you can send in some written feedback here: http://www.crd.bc.ca/surveys/Survey.aspx?s=c0310f0ef6a547698fe8ab1b4dbe7552 and here: http://www.wastewatermadeclear.ca/publicinput/feedback.htm
The CRD's information on this issue can be found here: http://www.wastewatermadeclear.ca/ Some local editorials and coverage can be found here: http://esquimaltreview.wordpress.com/about/ Please take a few moments this week to share your concerns and ideas about this issue.
Lastly, I want to address some of the feelings I've heard this week. Many of you have contacted me and asked, "what is the point?", "the decision has already been made" etc. Many of you have been working on this issue for years longer than I have and you're exhausted. I can only thank you for your commitment and your endurance...and ask for more. All I offer you in return is the inspiration I take from you. This week, I am looking to the roof of the Archie Browning Sports Centre and remembering a time, just three years ago, when we were told that "it needed to close" and "there was no other way and no time to consult you". With the grant money
the community insisted we pursue, the roof is being fixed and the facility will be enjoyed for years to come. That roof (and all the cool happenings inside like Team China curling, the Curling Classic, the upcoming Skate Canada Nationals...) are the direct result of your public input. Three years ago, we were told a decision had already been made...and we came out to say it was unacceptable. The Archie Browning Sports Centre will always be a reminder to me, that we CAN make change happen.
Thank you so much,
Ali Gaul
When: Tuesday July 6 and Thursday July 8, 2010, 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Esquimalt Council Chambers, 1229 Esquimalt Road
Dear Esquimalt friends and residents,
I'd like to personally urge you to attend one of the CRD public engagement sessions being held next week. While this is in Council Chambers, it is a CRD staff event. It will be an informal, drop-in, open house type format. You could bring your kids along with you if you don't have a babysitter. The CRD will have some information for you to look at and a spot for you to comment.
It may feel like I'm always asking you to attend something, or fill out a survey or provide some feedback. I am. However, this time, I'm also asking for your help. You may have read recent articles in which I was quoted as saying that I felt "blindsided". That is correct. A dramatic change in the Sewage Treatment plan from a distributed model (several smaller locations) to one centralized plant (McLoughlin Point) was made behind closed doors at the CRD with absolutely no input from Councils or their communities. I'm further quoted in the article saying that "we've tried to make our voices heard in every way possible." This is also true. Your Esquimalt Council has been proactive and strong on this issue. I also believe that we have some of the best informed, most articulate residents in this region. The Sewage Treatment Action Group and other residents have been involved and leading community engagement in Esquimalt. Unfortunately, we've all been shut out of the discussions. The article, which quotes several of your Council, is available here:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/victorianews/news/96904269.html I am asking for your help and your voice.
The volume and intensity of the emails and phone calls I have received this month about the CRD's Sewage Treatment Plans has given me some good insight into how many of you are feeling. You have well thought out and legitimate concerns. You have a passion for our community. I'm asking you to come and let the CRD know. If you cannot attend a public engagement session, you can send in some written feedback here: http://www.crd.bc.ca/surveys/Survey.aspx?s=c0310f0ef6a547698fe8ab1b4dbe7552 and here: http://www.wastewatermadeclear.ca/publicinput/feedback.htm
The CRD's information on this issue can be found here: http://www.wastewatermadeclear.ca/ Some local editorials and coverage can be found here: http://esquimaltreview.wordpress.com/about/ Please take a few moments this week to share your concerns and ideas about this issue.
Lastly, I want to address some of the feelings I've heard this week. Many of you have contacted me and asked, "what is the point?", "the decision has already been made" etc. Many of you have been working on this issue for years longer than I have and you're exhausted. I can only thank you for your commitment and your endurance...and ask for more. All I offer you in return is the inspiration I take from you. This week, I am looking to the roof of the Archie Browning Sports Centre and remembering a time, just three years ago, when we were told that "it needed to close" and "there was no other way and no time to consult you". With the grant money
the community insisted we pursue, the roof is being fixed and the facility will be enjoyed for years to come. That roof (and all the cool happenings inside like Team China curling, the Curling Classic, the upcoming Skate Canada Nationals...) are the direct result of your public input. Three years ago, we were told a decision had already been made...and we came out to say it was unacceptable. The Archie Browning Sports Centre will always be a reminder to me, that we CAN make change happen.
Thank you so much,
Ali Gaul
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sewage Treatment Forum in Esquimalt
So what could get me off the couch on this beautiful long weekend? Delivering flyers door to door for the upcoming Sewage Treatment Forum in Esquimalt. Details are here: http://www.esquimalt.ca/events/events10150901.aspx This Thursday night is your chance to meet with our Mayor, the Sewage Treatment Action Group and other concerned residents to find out the latest developments.
Please come find out more about how current plans impact Esquimalt. Decisions will be made at the CRD by the end of the year - make your voice heard!
Please come find out more about how current plans impact Esquimalt. Decisions will be made at the CRD by the end of the year - make your voice heard!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
FCM Whistler
In June, I was able to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities AGM and conference in Whistler. Some of the most memorable moments for me were touring the Wastewater Treatment Facilities. As the Mayor's Alternate at the CRD, I need to keep up on the discussions around our future sewage treatment. Seeing Whistler's operation gave me great perspective. They are doing some pretty neat things - making compost and recovering heat for residents! It helped to put things in perspective. I really appreciated the chance to see some of the technology being discussed in action.
We also got to visit some of the Olympic venues. I attended the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary '88, so I was particularly interested in seeing some of the work that has been done.
In all, there were valuable speakers and workshops and I was very honoured to go and represent Esquimalt!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sewage Treatment Community Consultation
Mon. April 20, 5-6 & 7-8pm: Esquimalt Archie Browning Sports Centre - Crowsnest Rm, 1151 Esquimalt Rd
This is your opportunity to be heard regarding Sewage Treatment in Esquimalt.
For more info and dates in other communities please check out:
www.wastewatermadeclear.ca
This is your opportunity to be heard regarding Sewage Treatment in Esquimalt.
For more info and dates in other communities please check out:
www.wastewatermadeclear.ca
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sewage Treatment Open Houses
The CRD is hosting several open houses regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plans. Please try and attend! Your input is extremely important!
Colwood
Lookout Lounge, West Shore Recreation Centre,
1767 Island Highway
Monday March 30, 2009, 2-7pm
Esquimalt
Crowsnest Room, Archie Browning Sports Centre,
527 Fraser St.
Tuesday March 31, 2009, 2-7pm
Victoria
Fairfield Activity Centre
380 Cook St.
Wednesday April 1, 2009, 4-9pm
Saanich
Michelle Pujol Room, Student Union Building
University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Thursday April 2, 2009, 2-7pm
Victoria
Burnside Gorge Community Centre,
471 Cecelia St.
Monday April 6, 2009, 2-7pm
Oak Bay
Windsor Pavillion,
2451 Windsor Rd.
Tuesday april 7, 2009, 2-7pm
Langford
Upstairs Meeting Rm, Station House Pub,
737 Goldstream Avenue
Wednesday April 8, 2009, 2-7pm
Colwood
Lookout Lounge, West Shore Recreation Centre,
1767 Island Highway
Monday March 30, 2009, 2-7pm
Esquimalt
Crowsnest Room, Archie Browning Sports Centre,
527 Fraser St.
Tuesday March 31, 2009, 2-7pm
Victoria
Fairfield Activity Centre
380 Cook St.
Wednesday April 1, 2009, 4-9pm
Saanich
Michelle Pujol Room, Student Union Building
University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Thursday April 2, 2009, 2-7pm
Victoria
Burnside Gorge Community Centre,
471 Cecelia St.
Monday April 6, 2009, 2-7pm
Oak Bay
Windsor Pavillion,
2451 Windsor Rd.
Tuesday april 7, 2009, 2-7pm
Langford
Upstairs Meeting Rm, Station House Pub,
737 Goldstream Avenue
Wednesday April 8, 2009, 2-7pm
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Integrated Resource Management Presentation
I also hope to see a great turnout for this event:
Presentation: Integrated Resource Management (IRM) & Sewage Treatment in the CRD
On Wednesday, March 11th Esquimalt will host a public presentation on Integrated Resource Management (IRM) and Sewage Treatment in the CRD. Fidelis Resources Group, whom have been contracted by the provincial government, will present a financial and non-financial comparison of IRM to traditional sewage treatment. The public is invited to attend.
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall - 1229 Esquimalt Road
This session is going to be very educational and will give each of us greater understanding about what IRM is and how it compares with the options currently being discussed at the CRD. While the CRD is considering options that include resource recovere there is not yet an option that is truly IRM. Please come and see the possibilities!
Presentation: Integrated Resource Management (IRM) & Sewage Treatment in the CRD
On Wednesday, March 11th Esquimalt will host a public presentation on Integrated Resource Management (IRM) and Sewage Treatment in the CRD. Fidelis Resources Group, whom have been contracted by the provincial government, will present a financial and non-financial comparison of IRM to traditional sewage treatment. The public is invited to attend.
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Location: Council Chambers, Esquimalt Municipal Hall - 1229 Esquimalt Road
This session is going to be very educational and will give each of us greater understanding about what IRM is and how it compares with the options currently being discussed at the CRD. While the CRD is considering options that include resource recovere there is not yet an option that is truly IRM. Please come and see the possibilities!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Congratulations Nakusp!
Nakusp has just received a grant to upgrade their arena. They've also used grant money to upgrade their sewage treatment plant. I am impressed that they are saving the taxpayers' money on these improvements AND they are becoming more environmentally friendly. Well done Nakusp!
Friday, August 08, 2008
Provincial Funds Help Upgrade Nakusp Arena
By Ministry of Community Development
NAKUSP – The Province is investing $400,000 in Towns for Tomorrow funding to upgrade the Village of Nakusp’s ice arena, creating a greener, healthier community for residents, Technology, Trade and Economic Development Minister Ida Chong announced. “Through Towns for Tomorrow, our government is providing B.C.’s smaller communities with the means necessary to act on infrastructure needs,” said Chong. “This ice arena is a central part of the Nakusp community, and its citizens will benefit from having a more eco-friendly and inclusive facility for everyone to enjoy.”The ice arena renovation will include a new refrigeration system and heat recovery system, as well as a new accessible washroom for people with disabilities. The upgrade will also include roof repair and the installation of solar panels.“The Nakusp and Area Community Complex/Arena is the lifeline of this community and without it, we would be left without a venue to hold the majority of our community events – including our weddings, funerals, graduation ceremonies, and more,” said Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling. “Provincial support such as the Towns for Tomorrow program is absolutely necessary for small populations such as Nakusp.”“Towns for Tomorrow encourages B.C.’s smaller communities to improve their local infrastructure and become even better places to live and work,” said Community Development Minister Blair Lekstrom. “The Towns for Tomorrow program also builds on other supports that the Province has in place for smaller communities, such as Small Community Grant Program, which has resulted in $1.3 million going to Nakusp since 2004.”Nakusp is benefiting from other recently approved projects, including $320,000 in provincial funding through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund for a sewage treatment plant upgrade.Towns for Tomorrow is a three-year, $21-million program to help small municipalities enhance community infrastructure and create legacies for the future. The Province provides 80 per cent of the funding for approved projects, to a maximum provincial contribution of $400,000, with communities funding the remaining 20 per cent.Towns for Tomorrow is one of four Green Cities programs aimed at creating more environmentally sustainable communities, and helping the Province reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 33 per cent below current levels by 2020. The Towns for Tomorrow program is meant to encourage citizens to think differently about their communities, how they use them, and what legacy they want to build for today’s and future generations.For more information on Towns for Tomorrow and links to other local government supports, visit www.townsfortomorrow.gov.bc.ca.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Provincial Funds Help Upgrade Nakusp Arena
By Ministry of Community Development
NAKUSP – The Province is investing $400,000 in Towns for Tomorrow funding to upgrade the Village of Nakusp’s ice arena, creating a greener, healthier community for residents, Technology, Trade and Economic Development Minister Ida Chong announced. “Through Towns for Tomorrow, our government is providing B.C.’s smaller communities with the means necessary to act on infrastructure needs,” said Chong. “This ice arena is a central part of the Nakusp community, and its citizens will benefit from having a more eco-friendly and inclusive facility for everyone to enjoy.”The ice arena renovation will include a new refrigeration system and heat recovery system, as well as a new accessible washroom for people with disabilities. The upgrade will also include roof repair and the installation of solar panels.“The Nakusp and Area Community Complex/Arena is the lifeline of this community and without it, we would be left without a venue to hold the majority of our community events – including our weddings, funerals, graduation ceremonies, and more,” said Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling. “Provincial support such as the Towns for Tomorrow program is absolutely necessary for small populations such as Nakusp.”“Towns for Tomorrow encourages B.C.’s smaller communities to improve their local infrastructure and become even better places to live and work,” said Community Development Minister Blair Lekstrom. “The Towns for Tomorrow program also builds on other supports that the Province has in place for smaller communities, such as Small Community Grant Program, which has resulted in $1.3 million going to Nakusp since 2004.”Nakusp is benefiting from other recently approved projects, including $320,000 in provincial funding through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund for a sewage treatment plant upgrade.Towns for Tomorrow is a three-year, $21-million program to help small municipalities enhance community infrastructure and create legacies for the future. The Province provides 80 per cent of the funding for approved projects, to a maximum provincial contribution of $400,000, with communities funding the remaining 20 per cent.Towns for Tomorrow is one of four Green Cities programs aimed at creating more environmentally sustainable communities, and helping the Province reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 33 per cent below current levels by 2020. The Towns for Tomorrow program is meant to encourage citizens to think differently about their communities, how they use them, and what legacy they want to build for today’s and future generations.For more information on Towns for Tomorrow and links to other local government supports, visit www.townsfortomorrow.gov.bc.ca.
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