| The Department of Public Works is responsible for the daily operation and
maintenance of the water and sewer system and general maintenance of the town equipment.
The town water and sewer system consists of a watershed supplying 500,000 liters each
day when the fishplant is in full operation. The water from the watershed flows by gravity
to the chlorination sytem and then pumped to a 100,000 liter pressure equalization
reservoir for distribution throughout the town. The operation of the system is monitored
by a computer system located at the town hall. The computer monitors the status of the
chlorination pumps, supply pumps and the water level in the reservoir. Should a fault
occur, an alarm sounds and at times when the town hall is unstaffed, the system is
connected to a telephone line to alert the Town Superintendent who then comes to his
office to see what the problem might be and take steps to correct it.
In addition to the water and sewer system, the Department is responsible for
snowclearing, sanding and salting of roads in winter and repair and maintenance during the
summer. The Department also provides support to the other departments of council as
required. The town Superintendent is Harold Brace. |
