Kelowna city parks and sports fields will save more than 38 million litres of irrigation water each year due, in large part, to a partnership between the City of Kelowna and the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB).
The water saved is more than 80 times the amount of water in the 25-metre pool at Parkinson Recreation Centre.
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香蕉视频直播淭his project aligns with Council Priorities for 2019-22 as we work to protect our valuable natural resources,香蕉视频直播� parks, beaches and sports fields supervisor Ted Sophonow said.
Water conservation is a priority for park services and the Okanagan Valley, he said. And collaboration is key to achieving the city香蕉视频直播檚 goals.
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Technical adjustments and new installation guidelines for irrigation systems in sports fields and parks were planned by staff in Phase 1 and Phase 2 produced new operational recommendations and upgrades to the water flow sensing cables and systems to better detect leaks.
Phase 3 targets sports field irrigation practices.
Over the three phases, the city not only predicts it will reduce annual water use equivalent to 38 million litres, but it also expects labour operations to run more efficiently香蕉视频直播攕aving around 1,320 hours a year.
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香蕉视频直播淭he OBWB is pleased to provide funding to the City of Kelowna as they demonstrate leadership in water conservation,香蕉视频直播� operations and grants manager James Littley said.
香蕉视频直播淧arks and recreation spaces in Okanagan communities are important green spaces and gathering spots in our valley,香蕉视频直播� he said.
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