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Update on Westport’s Waste Water Treatment Plant

I am aware that some members of the public noted an odour coming from the waste water treatment plant yesterday and last night I followed up with the Manager of Infrastructure.  The processing of effluent occurred yesterday due to the ideal weather conditions.  Looking ahead for the next 14 days, there may only be one or two nights when the temperature dips low enough to process.  That will remove the odour as processing won’t occur with the warmer weather.

The plans for the new waste water treatment plant are on schedule, with the expectation that it will be completed by mid-summer.  The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change will issue a permit for the new plant, which will NOT include the operation of Snowfluent.

Like all of you, members of Council are looking forward to the date later this year when the waste water treatment plant is decommissioned.

Please call if you have any questions or concerns.  273-9195

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The 2017 – 2 018 Application for Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) funding is now available.

Great funding opportunity for businesses,  community-led economic development initiatives!

Funding Overview

EODP supports the growth of local businesses, community-led economic development to enhance and diversify our local economy and the creation of new sustainable jobs in Lanark and North Leeds.

EODP provides non-repayable funding of up to 50% of eligible costs for approved projects demonstrating measurable economic outcomes such as job creation, increased productivity, creation of new products and entering new markets. Applicants are eligible up to a maximum of $100,000 in EODP contributions over a 5 year period.

Applications

Completed applications (with required attachments) must be emailed to eodp@valleycfdc.com. Please note: We recommend speaking to CFDC staff prior to completing an application. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Applications that are not completed in full and do not include the required attachments may be deemed incomplete for funding consideration.

Applications are reviewed monthly on a first come, first considered basis. Please be aware that funding is limited and demand is high. Not all eligible projects will receive funding.

 Application Intake Deadlines: 

Intake 1: Applications received by February 27th 2017 will be reviewed by the committee on March 8th 2017

Intake 2: Applications received by March 24th 2017 will be reviewed by the committee on April 5th 2017

Intake 3: Applications received by April 21st 2017 will be reviewed by the committee on May 3rd 2017 (*should funds still be available)

2017-2018 Application (Word Doc)

Applications are reviewed by staff for completeness and submitted to the committee for review. The committee is comprised of volunteer members of the Valley Heartland CFDC Board of Directors and is responsible for all funding decisions.

Applicants will be informed of funding decisions within 48 hours of committee review.

For more information, please contact:

Amber Coville,

Business Development Officer & EODP Coordinator,

Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation

Serving Lanark & North Leeds

 

T: 613- 283-7002 ext. 110

E: eodp@valleycfdc.com

 

Good luck and thank you for your

interest in Valley Heartland and EODP!

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Do you have your 72 hr Emergency Survival Kit?

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT

Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and can leave families finding themselves having to evacuate their homes. This past Tuesday, there was a real possibility that the repairs to the water pipe on Concession St would not be completed before our water tower was drained, losing pressure.  That would have required a mandatory 48 hour boil water order from the United Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Medical Officer of Health.  I encourage everyone to be proactive and take the proper steps before an emergency occurs to help prepare for such an event. A crucial step in preparing for an emergency is having/owning an emergency survival kit.  I have attached the information on the Emergency Survival Kit from the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Office of the Fire Marshall/Emergency Management.

Emergencies can disrupt household utilities such as electricity, gas, and water for extended periods of time. Families should have enough supplies to remain self sufficient for up to 72 hours during or after an emergency event, a sample list of recommended items are highlighted below.

Emergency Survival Kit Items

  • Non-perishable food (canned goods, granola bars etc.)
  • Manual can opener
  • Bottled water (4 litres per person, per day)
  • Flashlight and spare batteries
  • Radio or crank radio (to listen to news bulletins)
  • First-aid kit
  • Candles, matches/lighter
  • Extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone)
  • Important papers (identification, insurance information)
  • Clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person)
  • Blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person)
  • Toilet paper and other personal supplies such as shampoo, hairbrush, tooth brush and toothpaste, soap and a towel and face cloth (one for each person)
  • Medication
  • Backpack/duffel bag (or something else to carry the emergency survival kit in, in case you have to evacuate)
  • Whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
  • Playing Cards
  • Be sure to check the contents of your emergency survival kit at least twice a year to ensure the freshness of your food and water.
  • Ensure that all members of your household know where your emergency survival kit is located within your home.

Additional Information

It is very important to customize your emergency survival kit to ensure that everyone in your family has all the essentials to be comfortable for up to 72 hours after an emergency.

If you or someone in your household has a disability or special need, please take a look at the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs at www.ontario.ca/beprepared for additional information on what to include in your emergency survival kit and family plan.

Ensure the needs of all members of your household are met when preparing your emergency survival kit. If you have babies or toddlers be sure to have sufficient diapers, bottled milk, formula/food, along with crayons and paper in your kit. These items will be important if you had to evacuate your home on short notice.

If you have pets at home, be sure to include them in your family emergency plan. Build a pet emergency survival kit and keep it with your family kit. For more information on how to prepare pets for emergencies please visit our website at www.ontario.ca/beprepared

For more information contact:

Emergency Management Ontario

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

1-866-517-0571

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Update on water pipe leak on Concession St.

The repair has been completed and we DID NOT lose pressure in the water system. So no boiling water order is being issued. There is still more work to finish the repair, but that will occur tomorrow. Right now the water tower is filling up and things are back to normal. Don’t be concerned when you see the crews out there tomorrow. Many thanks to Chief Jay and the Westport fire fighters … and to the many who emailed me ready to volunteer for the canvass on such a lousy night.

Call if you need anything. 9195

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Broken water pipe on Concession St

As you may be aware, there have been people working on a broken pipe on Concession most of the day. The water had to be shut off with the valve closest to the water plant, which means we have been using the water in the tower.  The work has been proceeding slowly on Concession, however we are hopeful that it will be done within the next few hours.

If the repair is not done before the water tower empties (and the Engineer has calculated that we still have 5 or 6 hours) – two things will happen.  The first is that there will be no water until the repair is completed and pressure is restored to the system .  When the system totally shuts down, a 48 hour boil water advisory is put in place. The crew is working hard to get the pipe fixed before we get to that point.

Should we get to the boil water stage, firefighters and volunteers will be knocking on doors to canvass each household after 8:00 p.m. tonight.

I will keep you updated as the evening proceeds.  Please call if you have concerns.

Robin Jones

613-273-9195