Creek to supply next project

From the Low Down (October 22, 2008)

"Chelsea's Hendrick Farm development has submitted plans to draw water from the Chelsea Creek to supply water to all the future development's units.

Quebec's environment ministry has given the developers permission to draw 1.7 per cent of the "drought flow" - a measurement taken when water levels are low - for drinking and household water. The province allows up to 20 per cent of drought flow to be taken from rivers and creeks.

"It will fulfill all of the household water use," said developer Sean McAdam. The water will be drawn from the creek, filtered and piped into the houses.

He says using the creek water will ensure surrounding wells won't be affected by the development's water use. The volume of water approved by the provincial government is enough to supply 150 houses, says McAdam. The development is proposing 110 homes. McAdam submitted plans Oct. 20 to Chelsea municipality. "Yesterday's filing officially kicks off the approval process at the municipality," he says, adding he plans to continue public consultations throughout the approval process."