Editor:
We have lived on the Coast for 17 years and the same problem crops up every summer – water restrictions!
Funds have been found for “traffic calming” in downtown Sechelt; for new curbs and adjustments to turning lanes; for fancily painted crosswalks; for improvements to the airport and new lighting; for bike trail extensions and improvements; installation of water meters – and so on and so on.
Though these may be commendable to some, the very lifeblood of a community is a sufficient and satisfactory fresh water supply. Many discussions and hours have gone by, over these years, but where is the actual activity needed to ensure an adequate water supply year-round? Why hasn’t this taken top priority and been resolved long ago?
We are the proud owners of a show garden, that has provided pleasure to, not only ourselves, but hundreds of visitors over the years. Now, unfortunately, in our later years we have neither the strength nor the patience for hand-watering. Many years ago, we installed an in-ground watering system to meet this very real expectation, but now we are not allowed to use it.
Are we to sit here helplessly and watch our garden die?
Ralph & June Meyer, West Sechelt