Mandatory watering restrictions

Even though temperatures have dropped and we have received some rain, dam levels still remain low. The City of Kimberley is urging residents to continue to obey all mandatory watering restrictions.

The city is now sprinkling all parks off the Mark Creek water system every third day and only for 10 minutes at a time. The Platzl fountain (pictured above) will only run from 12-5 p.m. The Water Department will be out looking for leaks in certain zones. All water leaks are top priority and will be fixed in a timely matter to prevent more water loss. The city is trying to prevent placing further restrictions on residents.

Residents of properties with even-numbered addresses water only on even-numbered calendar days, and residents of properties with odd-numbered addresses water only on odd-numbered calendar days. If you have any questions, please call the operations desk at 250-427-9660 or [email protected].

What is the City of Kimberley doing to conserve water?

The city has installed a system called Flow Works to collect and analyze data related to the city’s water system. Flow Works assists water utility crews with locating and repairing water leaks in a timely manner. The five-year capital plan includes the systematic replacement of leaky water mains throughout the city. By reducing the consumption of water, we can all help reduce the cost of water treatment and extend the life of the existing water system.

Be Bear Smart

There have been multiple bear sightings around the city and on the Rails-to-Trails. Please remember that bears are out in search of food. The biggest attractant for bears in our community is garbage. Properly secure your garbage, and keep it indoors until pick-up, or until you can take it to the transfer station. Everyone likes the smell of a barbeque, bears included! Please remember to properly clean your BBQ after using it.

Dog etiquette

Please keep your dog on a leash in public places within city limits, including the Rails-to-Trails. There are a few designated off-leash areas within the city, please check our website for more information.

Swimming lessons

You can learn to swim at any age! If you would like to learn how to swim as an adult or have a group of friends that would like to swim a triathlon next summer, we can help by setting up lesson times that work best for you. Contact the Kimberley Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.

Free family swim

Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, September 16 from 6-7 p.m. This week’s free swim is sponsored by the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary.

City of Kimberley

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