Lantzville to finally get Nanaimo water
NANAIMO —The District of Lantzville has triggered a 20-year water deal with the City of Nanaimo to serve the water-starved community.
Council voted 4-3 on Monday, June 11 in favour of connecting water pipes between the neighbouring communities, which will supply 225 upper Lantzville homes with water. As part of the deal, an additional 50 hook-ups can be added a year for new and existing development. Private well users can opt into the water system for a one-time hook-up fee of roughly $5,900.
The agreement stipulates Lantzville pay Nanaimo $1.33 million within the next month.
Public opinions on both sides of the water debate raged on prior to the decision.