Huron-Kinloss is celebrating the completion of an important local project.
The Lucknow Elevated Water Tower has been finished. The project was done with the intention of enhancing water storage capacity and ensuring the safety of drinking water services in Lucknow.
The original steel standpipe was constructed in 1931 and presented some challenges. The township applied for multiple grants, and despite some setbacks, managed to secure the funding to have the new tower erected.
A release from the township states that in 2022, the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure Funding Stream finally provided the necessary financial support. The total project cost was $5.26 million, with a significant portion covered by the grant, and the remainder funded from Huron-Kinloss Water Reserves. No additional costs were assessed to ratepayers as a result of the project.
The project was finished on time and on budget. The new Elevated Water Tower was commissioned on November 8th, 2023, and stands 10 metres taller than the old one.
The new elevated tank will "provide increased water pressure for all Lucknow water system customers, increased emergency storage and will accommodate future growth in the area," according to the release.