District of Coldstream Website:
Distribution of water provided through Greater Vernon Water Service is currently subject to arbitration to resolve the terms and conditions of a withdrawal from this water service filed by the City of Vernon. The three partners in Greater Vernon Water - Regional District of North Okanagan, City of Vernon, and District of Coldstream - have submitted their position papers to the arbitrator for a decision.
As noted in the attached Statement of Position (550Kb PDF) of the District of Coldstream, Coldstream's key objections to Vernon's proposal for water devolution are Vernon's claim of subsidization of its more rural partners and the potential for significant increases in water rates for Coldstream customers, particularly impacting agricultural users. Additional issues and objections are identified on pages 68 in the Statement of Position.
Any questions regarding water devolution can be forwarded to Michael Stamhuis, Chief Administrative Officer, at 250-545-5304, email mstamhuis@district.coldstream.bc.ca.
September 3, 2009
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