A plan to build a new water reservoir in Nanoose Bay has generated opposition among residents.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is currently running an alternative approval process(AAP), asking for permission to borrow up to around 1.2 million dollars, which would be close to half of the project’s budget.

The plan is to combine the restoration of an existing reservoir in the Lakes district of Nanoose with the construction of a new one.

The borrowing can’t go through if 538 or more electors within the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area express their opposition through the AAP process.

Resident Paula Chase says she’s already collected forms from more than 800 people opposed to the project. She spoke with Midcoast Morning about her concerns.

Guests:

Paula Chase - Resident, Nanoose Bay

Murray Walters - Manager of Water Services, Regional District of Nanaimo

Program Team:

Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Theme Music:

Waste Management - First One

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