Gate Valve Replacements Update as of August 24

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Gate Valve Replacements Update As of August 24 2023

To date, a total of 9 out of 10 gate valves have been successfully replaced throughout Shaunavon during the program to continue improving our water infrastructure.

PLEASE NOTE: A Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is in place for the PURPLE and BROWN areas in the second map, and will be lifted once tests deem the water safe for human consumption (APPROXIMATELY one week from August 17th). All affected users will be notified when the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for their area has been lifted.* AUGUST 15 – PURPLE: 400 Block on 3rd Ave West (South Side Only) 500 and 600 Blocks on 3rd Ave. West AUGUST 16 – BROWN: 3rd Ave. East from Centre Street to 2nd Street East (Both Sides of 3rd Ave)

Another update for the gate valve replacement program will be posted on AUGUST 30 for work being done in the BURGUNDY area:
600 and 700 blocks of Centre Street 6th Ave from 1st St W to Centre Street

All affected users will be notified of the advisory in place with an official letter from the Water Security Agency and will be updated when the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for their area has been lifted (Approximately one week from the date of replacement). **

If residents and businesses have any questions regarding the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory, please contact the Saskatchewan Health Authority at (306) 778-5280.

Helix Construction and the Town of Shaunavon teams are working closely together to execute this program in a timely and efficient manner. We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding as the Town of Shaunavon works to maintain and improve the Town’s water infrastructure.

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