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Community Survey closes February 15
The City of Kimberley is currently updating the Official Community Plan (OCP). This will set out the vision and supporting policies to guide future development, land use and infrastructure decisions in Kimberley. Community input is essential to the development of the OCP. This is an important opportunity to have your say in how Kimberley should evolve:
– Complete our Community Survey and enter for chance to win a swim pass
– See what others have to say and add your own comments
Don’t flush personal ‘flushable’ wipes
The city asks that residents not flush personal wipes, as they are clogging Kimberley’s sewer system. While toilet paper breaks down after about eight seconds, wipes show no sign of disintegrating after 30 minutes in a toilet-flushing simulator. While those personal wipes (example pictured above) may swirl down the toilet with ease they don’t disintegrate, creating serious problems as they work their way through the sewer pipes on their way to the treatment plant.
Discarding of fat, oil and grease in drainage pipes
When kitchen equipment is cleaned the fat, oil and grease (FOG) is washed off and enters the city’s plumbing system. The FOG accumulates in private drains, sewer pipes, and sewer lift-stations creating blockages. Blockages in the wastewater collection system are serious, causing sewage spills, manhole overflows or sewage backups in homes and businesses. FOG also obstructs effective treatment at the wastewater treatment plant, sanitary systems are not designed or equipped to handle the FOG that accumulates on the interior of the sewer collection system pipes. The city asks that you please do not pour fat, oil or grease down your drains.
Free Downtown Shuttle
The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle is a free scheduled service between the ski resort base area, the upper-mountain accommodations, and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants. The shuttle service operates every day (except statutory holidays) until March 26. The shuttle schedule is posted at www.Kimberley.ca or contact [email protected].
Free Family Swim
Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, February 17 from 6-7 p.m., sponsored by Tyee Homes. Remember, persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Course
These courses run from March 14 to 18, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The cost is $236.51 for one course, or do both as a combination for $408.40. Please contact the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.
Non-Instructional Day Camp
On Monday, February 22 bring your kids to the Aquatic Centre for a day of fun! This includes indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts and games! For children 4 to 10 years of age from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cost is $45.
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