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Mixed bag for council project updates

C&D pit, water tank move ahead, news less positive for fire flow and ambulance garage

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council heard a mixed bag of good and bad news regarding projects underway within the city. While issues have been found with fire flow near Old Stoney and a rental agreement has still not materialized for the ambulance garage, the new construction and debris pit has received its permit and the water tank project in the canyon area is heading to its construction phase.

Public Works Director Mac Erickson reported on the first issue, telling the council that there is insufficient flow to support the fire suppression system in Old Stoney. Though contractors were sti...