More bad news for Ucluelet First Nation as it enters second week without water – Chemainus Valley Courier
Jan. 24, 2022
Barge-damaged water line from Ucluelet to Hitacu deemed beyond repair
The Ucluelet First Nation community of Hitacu remains cut off from its water supply on Monday as a submerged line that had been crashed into by a barge on Jan. 17 has been deemed unsalvagable.
“After careful assessment, it has become clear that the existing water supply line has been damaged beyond repair and will have to be completely replaced in order to ensure a successful and reliable water supply to Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ going forward,” read a Jan. 22 advisory posted by the District of Ucluelet. “This obstacle has forced the team to consider every possible option. We are now in the process of confirming the usability of repurposing an existing submerged line.”
