There are times when you wonder if the steps you take to be better to the environment matter, and then there are times when there’s no need to wonder – the answer is clear. With Selkirk’s wastewater treatment plant nearing the end of its commissioning process, it’s clear the city’s investment in state-of-the-art technology is…
The City of Selkirk will invest $900,000 into a new generator for the water treatment plant, ensuring residents will have a safe and secure source of water even during lengthy power outages. Dan McDermid, Director of Operations, said the generator is a “critical piece of infrastructure” that will replace one that has served the city…
Selkirk’s infrastructure projects for 2021 tick a lot of boxes in the city’s Strategic Plan, including addressing the need for substantial capital investments by building safe and sustainable infrastructure, providing the best possible recreation opportunities for residents and being good environmental stewards. More than $5 million will be invested into infrastructure improvements this year, and…
A major reconstruction project slated for this summer will be split in two – with part of the work taking place in 2021 and part in 2022 – to reduce the risk of delays and cost increases at the hands of the ongoing pandemic and striking Hydro workers. Selkirk Chief Administrative Officer Duane Nicol said…
You may have noticed some activity near the City of Selkirk’s water tower and that activity is ushering in a new era and a much-needed face-lift for the 135-foot icon. Work on the tower that was set to start in the spring of 2020 took a back seat to COVID-19 but is underway now and…