PUBLICS WORKS, INFRASTRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Provide a standard level of service to the Community; develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for the existing buildings and infrastructure.
of flooring, plumbing fixtures, plugged sewer lines, furnaces, toilets, hot water tanks, frozen waterlines and the daily maintenance and cleaning of the Band buildings, Parks and Administration area. Public works department furnished the pumphouse building along Kamloops-Shuswap Road. SANITARY
Coordinate and communicate with different ALIB departments to accomplish common goals. Our water systems supply the community and individual band members with water, we are continually looking for funding to provide clean drinkable water for all Band members.
The Adams Lake community has over 65 septic disposal systems. These systems have been failing and causing issues at an alarming rate, we have been maintaining and monitor the rehabilitated process.
Investigate and rehabilitate failed septic systems that have caused untreated sewage breakouts and backups into homes. Emergency Services are improving relationships, techniques, equipment and operations with other local departments to provide the best possible service. Gatherings, Funerals, weddings, celebrations, and sports are a big part of our community, maintenance of the gym will provide a great place for these events to happen with room for our growing community. DEPARTMENT STAFF: Our Department staff are continually improving and developing skills as technology is improving and new materials and equipment are available. We had personnel take courses from Emergency services, Heavy metals removal from water and Maintenance courses. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019-2020:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS Our Public Works Staff has been working with the water program to tie-in and install water services to residents not on the water system. Public Works Staff are consistently working on Band rental units, renovations, building exterior repairs, replacement
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Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2019 - 2020
