Cochrane well prepared for drought season – Cochrane Now

Mar 05 2024

The Town of Cochrane is well-positioned to respond to anticipated pressures during the upcoming drought season and continues to be a provincial leader in sustainable water use.

On Mar. 4, Shane Hubl, director of operations services, provided council with an update on the town’s 2024 multi-faceted water resiliency action plan. Besides drought, it addresses the issues of aging infrastructure and population growth to ensure efficient use of water.

Hubl says Cochrane utilized 65 per cent of its allocated water licence in 2023. The town’s current water license has a value of over $38 million and using it efficiently means more residents can be supported without acquiring further licences.

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