As construction continues along the East Coulee water transmission line, concerns are being raised by residents of East Coulee.
Last week, construction equipment appeared at the western side of the community along Highway 10. The equipment has already begun on construction of a new water fill station.
As construction moves forward on the East Coulee water transmission line, crews have already begun work on the water fill station on the western entrance to the community. Concerns were raised regarding the size of the station, but Town of Drumheller officials assure the fill station will be of a comparable size, or even smaller, than the station seen in Rosedale.
The transmission line, since the decision was made to go ahead with it, is designed to end in a fill station on the western entrance of East Coulee. However, some residents are concerned the fill station may be too big.
Town officials, however, insist the station will be comparable to the one seen in Rosedale, if not smaller.
“It’s not even that big. From what I’ve seen, it’s more like a 4’ x 8’ shed,” said Allan Kendrick, Director of Infrastructure Services for the Town of Drumheller. “It’s the best location for a water fill, being relatively flat, and has the least intrusion into the community.”
He is also optimistic crews will finish the fill station quickly.
“We have a very competent contractor and we have confidence in them,” said Kendrick.
Kendrick encourages residents to come to the Town with any concerns.
“People can direct their letters to council or the CAO. We’ll listen to concerns and do our best to answer them,” said Kendrick.
