NANAIMO —The District of Lantzville has triggered a 20-year water deal with the City of Nanaimo to serve the water-starved community.
Private well users can opt into the water system for a one-time hook-up fee of roughly $5,900.
Public opinions on both sides of the water debate raged on prior to the decision.
Upper Lantzville resident Paul Manhas said it’s critical he and his neigbours have access to safe and clean drinking water.
"It will either become unrecognizable due to major developments in three to four years, or we will have smelled the coffee and begun the process to amalgamate with the City of Nanaimo."
Lantzville Council implemented several new amendments to the deal, which was first struck in 2014.
“(Developers) have to source their own water, that’s what the new amended bylaw will actually do, is essentially block developers from accessing our water, unless Council resolves otherwise.” Opposed Coun.
He wanted the matter dealt with after the Oct. 20 municipal election.
“It will allow staff to advise Council on exactly where this water is going, how it’s going to be used,” an angered Coulson said.
reservoir.