Tag: Millennium Park and Ponds

Castlegar’s Millennium Park ponds temporarily closed

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The city says the move is a precaution after routine water testing found potential water quality issues.

Geese numbers drop at Castlegar’s natural ponds, but algae persists

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Engineering manager Ryan Niddery presented an update to council this week on work by city staff to finally get to the bottom of the problem, which has persisted for several years.

Castlegar’s back-up well proves its worth as emergency water supply

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar's engineering manager says a test of an old well has demonstrated that it can supply the city with water in an emergency, at least at certain times of year.

Castlegar seeks source of algae blooms at Millennium Ponds

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Municipal services manager Chris Hallam told city council that although staff have tried various things to minimize the blooms, they don't actually know what causes them.

Ground breaks on outdoor basketball court at Millennium Park and Ponds

Recreation Storrm Lennie -
After a year and a half of planning, ground has officially been broken on a new outdoor basketball court at Castlegar’s Millennium Park and Ponds. 

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