CITY OF CHILLIWACK | 2024 Annual Report 22 23 2024 Annual Report | CITY OF CHILLIWACK STRATEGIC GOAL #2 CONTINUED: GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE Ensure proactive and preventative maintenance of roads, utility, water systems, civic facilities, municipal fleet, and other municipal infrastructure to maximize life span. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2024 MUNICIPAL FACILITY AND FLEET MAINTENANCE Extend the life of buildings by funding repairs and maintenance in a timely manner. Maintain fleet for optimal performance and life span. Completed LED lighting upgrades at Cheam Centre, Community Policing office, Hobby Hill Preschool, Firehall No. 4 and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. 530 heavy duty vehicles/equipment serviced and inspected. Completed over 1,900 repairs and preventative maintenance work orders for equipment and fleet. Completed structural investigation upgrades and corrosion repairs at Cheam Leisure Centre. Completed interior painting in the aquatic areas at Cheam Leisure Centre and multiple areas of Sardis Sports Complex. Completed revitalization of the sauna at Cheam Leisure Centre. Completed a mechanical assessment on Cheam Leisure Centre. Continued replacement of older cardio and weight equipment at Cheam Leisure Centre. Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre weight room received a largescale fitness equipment upgrade, including replacement of the fullstrength equipment as well as functional fitness and cool down areas. Completed major maintenance works at the Cheam Leisure Centre including water filtration system, sauna, tiling, painting and repairs during aquatic side shutdown. Completed sound deadening upgrades to the sport and banquet area at Chilliwack Curling and Community Centre. Received a $40,000 grant for main theatre stage lighting & audio system upgrades at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. STRATEGIC GOAL #2 CONTINUED: GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE Ensure proactive and preventative maintenance of roads, utility, water systems, civic facilities, municipal fleet, and other municipal infrastructure to maximize life span. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2024 WATER QUALITY Ensure adequate water supply and maintain potable water standards Council approved the Water Conservation Plan update which includes revising the annual water restriction period from May 1 through to October 15, revising the watering restriction stages to a four-stage system and updating the restriction triggers graph to conserve water during drought conditions. Rebranded the Ugliest Lawn contest to Good as Gold which encourages residents to conserve water by maintaining their lawns in a dormant state while keeping them neat and mowed. Water samples tested weekly and quarterly through a drinking water quality testing program for a variety of parameters. Completed the semi-annual water main flushing, reservoir cleaning and production well repairs. Continued water conservation initiatives including the Rain Barrel Rebate Program, Toilet Rebate Program, and distributing Water Conservation Kits. Completed irrigation well drilling at Fairfield Park.
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