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Million dollar contract to be let for final “Twinning” project

Town of Oliver council will consider Tuesday a proposal: That the rural area water system twinning – Phase 3 contract  be awarded to Grizzly Excavating as per their tender of $988,449.00.

A total project budget of 1.864 million dollars was submitted for Federal Gax Tax funds to help pay for the work.  67% of cost will be covered.

No local contractor bid on the job.

Earlier on ODN – February 28, 2013

The Town of Oliver will complete the third and final phase of its Rural Water Twinning Project thanks to $1,243,000 from the Government of Canadathrough the Gas Tax Fund transfer. This project, which started in 2006, will provide potable water to approximately 1,500 residents and many businesses in the rural areas surrounding Oliver.

“Our Government is pleased to help complete this important project to extend the supply of safe and reliable water in this region,” said Dan Albas, MP for Okanagan—Coquihalla. “Investing in clean water infrastructure is an investment in the health of local residents, job creation and long-term economic growth in our Okanagan communities.”

Oliver’s rural water system, which was developed in the 1920s, required significant upgrades. The Rural Water Twinning Project will provide a parallel water pipeline grid to supply year-round, potable water to all rural customers. Once complete, this project will remove the Town’s need to operate under water quality advisories several months each year. The total budget for this final phase is estimated at $1,864,000.

“The Water Twinning project is the cornerstone of health and safety improvements for our rural water customers,” says Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes. “After seven years of phased design and construction, having funding in place to finally complete this project is great news for current residents and future generations.”

“It’s often challenging for local governments to cover the costs of large infrastructure projects, like this final phase of Oliver’s Rural Water Twinning Project,” said Bill Bennett, then Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “This Gas Tax funding contributes significantly to the completion of this project that will greatly enhance water quality to address the needs of local residents and to guard their health.”