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Sewer Line Flushing and Camera Work

June 04, 2021 – The District of Kitimat is currently undergoing sewer line flushing and camera work in the Whitesail and Nechako neighborhoods. Work will start today, June 4, and is expected to be completed by June 11. 

Please try to keep your toilets flushed and their lids closed during this time. There is potential that the high pressure flushing could impact the standing water in households.  If you smell a sewer odour, it can be eliminated by flushing your toilets and running water in...

Water Quality Advisory

KITIMAT, BC – Effective today, June 2, 2021, the District of Kitimat water system is under a Water Quality Advisory. Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.

All owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this Water Quality Advisory.

A Water Quality Advisory is being issued to all users of the Kitimat Community Water System due to elevated turbidity levelsin the source water – Kitimat River.

There...

High River Levels - Radley and Hirsch Creek Parks Closed

June 1, 2021 – Due to rising river levels and the potential of flooding, Radley Park and Hirsch Creek Park are temporarily closed until further notice. Campers are being directed to stay at the Riverlodge parking lot for the time being.

The water levels can change quickly with little warning. Additionally, high water levels can cause riverbanks to erode creating unstable ground next to the river.  Take caution when approaching the Kitimat River and Hirsch Creek.  Avoid the edge of the riverbank...

Traffic Impacts - pot hole repairs

KITIMAT TRAFFIC IMPACTS May 20, 2021 – The District of Kitimat will be conducting major road work (pot hole repair, milling and paving) from May 24 to June 10 in various areas around town.  Please expect traffic impacts including delays and potential re-routing. Please obey all signage and flagging personnel during this time. Thank you for your patience.”

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Hospital Beach Re-Opening

RTA - COMMUNITY MESSAGE:  HOSPITAL BEACH

HOSPITAL BEACH WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN THIS MAY LONG WEEKEND MAY 21, 2021
THE TIDAL AREA REMAINS A CLOSED CONSTRUCTION ZONE. THE PUBLIC IS PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THE TIDAL AREA.
Rio Tinto has been working closely with the District of Kitimat and LNG Canada to open the beach safely. If members of the public proceed beyond “Keep out – construction area” signs, and onto the tidal water area, Hospital beach will immediately be closed. Keeping out of the tidal...