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City of Burnaby 2012 Fraser River Flood Response Plan

Posted 05/10/12

This public information meeting will provide you with the information you need regarding the City’s plans to respond to the 2012 Fraser River Freshet and any potential flood.

Where: Riverway Golf Course Clubhouse, 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Note that a public presentation will be made at 4:30 p.m. and repeated at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on this event please telephone 604-294-7460.

View the Fraser River Flood Response Plan »

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Sprinkling Restrictions

Water Shortage Response Plan

Burnaby is currently at Stage One of the Plan.

Metro Vancouver's Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) is a way to manage:

  • The demand for drinking water during summer months when rainfall is lowest and demand is highest
  • Water shortages during an unforeseen emergency (eg earthquake, major service disruption)
  • Limited storage capacity of reservoirs
  • Continued population and industry growth that have led to increased demand

The WSRP focuses on reducing demand for outdoor water use, and its restrictions are all enforced by the City of Burnaby.

Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions

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NEW! Starting 2011, residential lawn sprinkling is restricted 4 AM to 9 AM
  • That's when the least amount of water used on lawns will evaporate
  • Looking for more information?  Visit our Lawn Sprinkling FAQ page
Restrictions are in effect June 1 to September 30  
Residential addresses (4 AM to 9 AM)
  • Even-numbered addresses water on: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 
  • Odd-numbered addresses water on: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Non-residential addresses (1 AM to 6 AM) 
  • Even-numbered addresses water on: Monday and Wednesday
  • Odd-numbered addresses water on: Tuesday and Thursday
  • Both Even and Odd addresses water on: Friday (4 AM to 9 AM)

Sprinkling outside of these days/times is a $50 fine in Burnaby.

The City is seeking public input regarding the 2011 changes to the Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions. Please send comments to:

Email: engineering@burnaby.ca
Mail: City of Burnaby, Engineering Department
4949 Canada Way, 4th Floor
Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2

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