Update: Quick response from Crews prevent environmental impact

Monday, January 18, 2021, 3:30 p.m. – Thanks to a quick response from crews, a minor break in a sanitary force main, was contained. Immediate action taken to minimize any potential environmental impact proved successful. Environment Canada has indicated no additional testing in the area is required.

Jeff Carter, Director of Operations recognized the efforts of the team, “their timely response resulted in the best possible outcome. They did a truly remarkable job.”

The District thanks the community for their patience as crews closed one lane on Phillips Road for most of the day on Friday to complete the work. The road re-opened shortly before 7:00 p.m.


Update: Emergency sewer repairs underway Friday morning, traffic delays expected

Friday, January 15, 2021, 6:21 p.m. – Thank you for your patience as crews tended to the site. Utility work is nearing completion. The District expects Phillips Road to be open in both directions by 7:00 p.m.

The District will continue to monitor the site and provide updates as new information becomes available.


Emergency sewer repairs underway Friday morning, traffic delays expected

Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – Emergency sewer repair work is being conducted on the south end of the Phillips Road bridge. Single-lane alternating traffic is in place to maintain traffic flow while work is being completed. Delays can be expected.

Due to the location, some sewage may have entered DeMamiel Creek and Sooke River. The District’s Spill Response Protocol has been enacted, and Provincial authorities and the T’Sou-ke Nation have been notified.

Sooke Fire has responded with absorbent pads to limit any potential spill into the waterways. Fecal coliform testing will begin shortly and continue for several days to determine what environmental impacts, if any, have occurred.

Repairs will continue throughout the day. Follow us online at sooke.ca or on Twitter @sookeca for updates as new information becomes available.

 

Contact:
Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator
District of Sooke
Tel: 250.642.1634, ext. 678
e: cmoog@sooke.ca