Water Works & Drinking Water Conservation By-law Amendments
Motion 4 · Standing Committee of Council on Policy and Strategic Priorities, May 31, 2023
Summary
- Approved amendments to the Water Works By-law and Drinking Water Conservation By-law to temporarily exempt five specific Park Board water features from the prohibition on non-recirculating fountains.
- Affected features: Barclay Heritage Square Fountain, Davis Fountain, Haro and Bute Street Fountain, Helmcken Park Fountain, and Laurel Street Landbridge Fountain.
- Exemptions apply until the Park Board can retrofit features to recirculating systems or repurpose them to not use drinking water.
- Follows a Council direction from April 26, 2023 recognizing public health, wellness, and enjoyment value of these fountains.
- Councillors Carr and Fry opposed, citing water conservation concerns.