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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sa国际传媒淭his project aligns with Council Priorities for 2019-22 as we work to protect our valuable natural resources,sa国际传媒� 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 citysa国际传媒檚 goals.

sa国际传媒淲ith support from OBWB, wesa国际传媒檝e been able to step up to the plate to develop new irrigation guidelines and invest in new technology through findings in each phase,sa国际传媒� he said.

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 efficientlysa国际传媒攕aving around 1,320 hours a year.

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sa国际传媒淭he OBWB is pleased to provide funding to the City of Kelowna as they demonstrate leadership in water conservation,sa国际传媒� operations and grants manager James Littley said.

sa国际传媒淧arks and recreation spaces in Okanagan communities are important green spaces and gathering spots in our valley,sa国际传媒� he said.

Kelownasa国际传媒檚 work to conserve water, he said, illustrates that itsa国际传媒檚 possible to conserve water without interfering with the citysa国际传媒檚 ability to provide world-class facilities to residents and tourists.

Caitlin.clow@kelownacapnews.com
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