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Please Note: The regular council meeting for August 17th has been cancelled.

0fficial Community Plan 2010

   
Silverton's  2010 OCP was adopted by council on July 20, 2010 and is now available on the web site.  Go to the documents page.


Silverton Boil Water advisory lifted - June 30th.

May 5, 2010 Silverton is currently on a boil water advisory. Our main pump on the Village well has failed and water is currently being supplied by Bartlet Creek. We expect the advisory to be lifted the week of May17, 2010 when repairs are complete and lines have been flushed. Contact the Village office 250-358-2472 for more information.

Update May 14, Friday. The new pump is installed and is currently under going sanitation procedures. We expect it to be operational Tuesday May 18. Village mains will then need to be flushed and water samples taken. Once samples are submitted for testing and safe results returned the boil water advisory will be lifted. This process may take up to 2 weeks.

Update June 7th.
We are still waiting the results of water testing and approval from the health dept. before removing the boil water advisory.

Update June 25th. The new water reservoir came online yesterday. The decision was made not to lift the boil water until after this happened as we were required to add chlorine to disinfect the new reservoir and would be able flush and clean the entire system when the new reservoir came online. We are also adding a new liner to the old reservoir and will need to add chlorine when it is refilled. It is anticipated all work will be completed by July 1st and we will be able to remove the boil water advisory.

Update June 30th. The boil water advisory has been lifted! Installation of the new water reservoir is complete and the old reservoir has been refurbished and brought back on line. Residents may notice a slight chlorine odor or taste. This will dissipate in a couple of days as Silverton water supply returns to normal. We would like too thank all the citizens for their patience during the repairs and installations.


Our new water reservoir

New reservoir with old reservoir in background

Towns for Tomorrow

Silverton receives $400,000.00 Towns for Tomorrow grant to improve water system. Combined with $120,000 in Village gas tax reserves the Village of Silverton will spend $520,000.00 upgrading its water system. This funding will allow Silverton to upgrade the water system to provide clean potable water for many years to come. Silverton provides its residents one of the purest untreated water systems in the province.
Upgrades include a second well, new electronic controls, increased capacity, a new second water tower, repairs to our aging existing storage tank and water main improvements.



Infrastructure Grant for Campground

   
Under Canada's Action Plan, Silverton has received  a $99,000.00 grant to provide new washrooms and hot showers at the lakeside campground. As part of this project we have partnered with SICA - Southern Interior Construction Association to provide employment and training. The project currently has four trainees. This project will also provide a boost to Silverton's economy by increasing use of our campground.

 

Our Completed Washrooms

Each washroom features double sinks and two showers handicap accessible





Playground Impovements Complete

   
Thanks to a generous donation by  Mac and Clara Norris and a Recreation Infrastructure grant, Silverton has now completed improvements to the children's playground. Three new pieces of fun equipment were added along with a gazebo and new ground cover. Picnic tables are located near by.




Infrastructure Grant for Arena

   
Silverton was also successful in receiving a $28,333.00 grant in conjunction with the Slocan Lake Area Society. The grant will allow the Village to continue with renovations to make the arena operational again and provide a needed venue for winter activities. The Slocan Arena Society is contributing an additional $35,000.00 with the Village contributing a similar amount from its reserves and 2010 budget.



Williams Family donates Land for Water Tower

   
Anne and Parker Williams have generously donated the land our water system resides. Previously Silverton had been granted a covenant to use the land. We wish express our thanks to Parker and Anne.



Village installs generator for water system

   
Village of Silverton has installed a generator to provide power to its water system in the event of one of our many power outages. In the past surface water would have been diverted from Bartlet Creek to maintain Silverton's water supply. Surface water is no longer considered a viable source by the Ministry of Health.