Colliery Dam Public
Safety Information available on City website
The City of Nanaimo is reminding residents who own property, rent
accommodation or conduct business downstream of the Chase River Colliery Dams
that important public safety information can be readily accessed off the City’s website.
A webpage dedicated
to the Lower and Middle Chase River Colliery Dams contains a wide range of
information regarding what residents may need to know following a significant
earthquake or extreme rainfall event. Key downloadable documents
include:
- Harewood Evacuation Map
- Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Grab and go Kit instructions
Residents
can also visit the webpage to obtain copies of reports, correspondence and
meeting minutes. To ask questions concerning any of the information presented,
or to request information be added to the webpage, please send an email to
collierydams@nanaimo.ca
In a recent letter to the City of Nanaimo from the Provincial Government’s Dam Safety
Branch City staff were notified that, of the 1,649 regulated dams in British
Columbia, only the Middle and Lower Chase River Colliery Dams are currently
assigned their highest risk level: Level 1 Alert. Accordingly, the City of
Nanaimo continues to monitor the status of the Lower and Middle Chase River
Colliery Dams regularly. In addition, the City of Nanaimo maintains an up to
date Emergency Management Plan specific to both
dams.
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