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Thetis Lake Dam Safety Update - Councillors Brown and Rogers
First seen: July 16, 2024
Last seen: July 16, 2024
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July 16, 2024Council
Full RecordingThetis Lake Dam Safety Update - Councillors Brown and Rogers
"Councillor Rogers motivated the need for an update, citing the dam's age (1896, earth-filled), its 'very high consequence classification,' and increased risk due to recent seismic and atmospheric river events. Councillor Brown supported the motion and suggested the Town host a tabletop exercise on a dam breach scenario, involving Council, staff, and neighboring jurisdictions, noting that current training may not be inclusive enough."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT a copy of the 2017 Thetis Lake Dam Safety report be requested from the Capital Regional District for provision to Council; AND THAT representatives from the Capital Regional District and the Province be invited to a future Council meeting to detail their ongoing involvement and investment in the Thetis Lake Dam, including current risk assessments and next steps."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers