Updates

Chlorination Cancelled. The Notice of Chlorination was cancelled September 6, after new water test results showed that the the Lower System had cleared, and there were no more background colonies.

SSID property owners, and qRD regulations. Public engagement events held August 26 and 27, and a public Zoom meeting on September 11, are measuring support for Savary Island's revised Community Plan and legislation in the form of siting, zoning, and land use bylaws. While OCPs are non-regulatory, siting/zoning/land use bylaws are enforceable regulations affecting property. Participate to have your opinion heard. Sign up for more information at https://www.qathet.ca/current_project/savaryocp/

Bubbles in the upper system. After the Brian’s Way leak was fixed in May 2023, some SSID residents reported tiny air bubbles clouding their tap water. SSID’s operator flushed sections of water main to release air, and was successful in the lower system, but bubbles have since been reported in the upper system. It is suspected there may be an air pocket in the upper system pipes in a location not yet determined. The air bubbles are not harmful, and do settle out if left on the counter for a few minutes. It is expected that time and water use will release the remaining air from the system. This fall, our Operator wil replace the 3 old Air Release Valves with new ones that will hopefully expedite removal of the trapped air.

AGM 2024 Complete. The 43rd Annual General Meeting was held at Pascalito's Hacienda at Vancouver Blvd & Brian's Way. There were presentations from the Trustees, Operator, and Administrator; re-appointment of SSID's Accountant; and a vote to continue Trustee Remuneration. There was no trustee election, as no one other than incumbent Trustee Brent Brucker had offered to run. Trustee Brucker takes on the new 3-term term that started August 4. Minutes of the AGM may be viewed here, and are considered draft until amended or adopted at the 2025 AGM.

New Water Use and Distribution Regulation Bylaw 136. This important regulation was adopted by SSID on December 13 2023, and registered by the provincial government on January 4 2024. It replaces Bylaw 102, and contains clauses regarding Commercial Use.

Hydrants installed May 10-11, 2024. The hydrants at Patricia Cres / Manahan Rd and at Blair Rd / Arbutus Rd, have been replaced. These are the 3rd and 4th replacements of the 13-Hydrant Replacement Program.

Upper Tank exterior thickness testing and spot-painting completed in April 2024. The roof and part of the upper tank's exterior were cleaned in February so as to show any rusted areas. Ultrasound thickness testing on the exterior was completed April 10. Rust was gently ground out before treating with a rust converter and spot-painted April 19. The thickness report identifies areas of steel degradation that will effect the service life of the tank. Options for refurbishment or replacement will be considered.

Update, as requested at 2023 AGM. On October 31 2023, SSID issued a newsletter regarding the status of the generator complaint and associated costs, and provided an opportunity for written replies, by November 21 2023. We thank all who contributed. A summary of the replies was emailed to owners on December 15 2023, and can also be found at Property Owners' Responses.

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The 2017 Fire Underwriter's Survey established Savary Shores Improvement District as "limited protection" rather than the previous rating "unprotected." The Dwelling Protection Grade was 4, and the Public Fire Protection Classification was 8 (out of 10, Grade-1 is highest). The FUS Survey was updated in 2020. SSID has not been re-examined or re-graded by FUS since 2017.