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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-29, Page 21PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017. Council approves $400,000 homes pipe replacement By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron County Council has authorized a large-scale renovation project at both its Huronlea and Huronview Homes for the Aged in light of continued challenges with their sprinkler system piping. At council's June 21 committee of the whole meeting, Ron Mercer, the Homes Environmental Services Manager spoke to council, saying that the piping used in the homes when they were constructed 25 years ago is decaying. This has been evidenced by the pipe burst event at Huronlea in Brussels several weeks ago that resulted in the flooding of one resident's room as well as other parts of the building. Mercer told councillors that while the wholesale replacement of piping throughout both homes would be a "very big" and "disruptive" project, he felt it was better than the alternative of dealing with catastrophic failures on an as -needed basis as the pipes at both homes continue to decay and result in leaks and split pipes, which, under the right circumstances, can cause major flood events in the homes. He said that the project would not have any impact on the county's budget because it would be paid for out of the homes department's reserve funds. It is anticipated that the project will cost $245,000 plus HST to install galvanized pipe throughout Huronview. The cost will break down to $18,800 per wing with a lifespan of approximately 35 years. Several councillors inquired as to why the project wouldn't utilize plastic piping, but Mercer said that the pressure the piping is under is too high for plastic pipes. Black thick -wall pipe could be used at a cost of $300,000 and a lifespan of 45-50 years, but Mercer said that due to the complexity of the project, contractors have said that galvanized pipe is easier to work with. The same galvanized piping is estimated to cost $170,000 plus HST at Huronlea for a total impact on the homes department's reserve of over $400,000 plus HST. Get cracking The Grey division of the Huron East Fire Department was hard at work serving breakfast to hundreds of hungry diners on Sunday — an annual June tradition with the department on the Sunday after Father's Day, when the Brussels firefighters do the same. (DennyScottphoto) Enlist your partner's help: Dow Continued from page 20 properly exercising authority ought to drive us dads to our knees! Jesus teaches, "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:19f) He wants His followers to ask, to plead, to implore, to beg the Father's help in all our situations. How did Paul put it? "Pray continually..." (1Thessalonians 5:17) When we and our prayer -partner come to agreement in Christ's name on what we need to be requesting from our Heavenly Father, God looks at that, sees His Son involved, and views it as if the request came directly from Jesus Himself. Because the Holy Spirit has been guiding the process. Fathers, who is the person closest at hand that God has given you to be a lifelong prayer -partner? Your wife, of course! Enlist her help in spiritually leading and interceding for those young lives under your care. Together you can become a dynamic duo surrounding your youngsters in protective prayer. Discipline, authority, and duality in prayer are important ways that dads can provide protection and a secure nurturing environment for their children. Father of psychoanalysis Dr. Sigmund Freud observed, "I could not point to any need in childhood as strong as that for a father's protection." VBS with Tots of FUN July 3 - 7 - 9:30am to noon at HURON CHAPEL in Auburn Register Online At: huronchapelkids.com Canadian Theatre BLYTH FESTIVAL Written by David Scott Directed by Gil Garratt RIDON NO PREMIERE AUG I9 ATL Ring in the 43rd season of the Blyth Festival with a tradition that lasted 48 years! Guy Lombardo was North America's "Mr. New Year's Eve" bandleader of the biggest holiday broadcast on the continent. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Guy spent his summers playing the bandstand in Grand Bend. His father opposed Guys love of Jazz; Canadian radio stations showed active disinterest, butFor Tickets Call 519,523.9300 Toll Free 1.877.862.5984 or visit blythfestival.com Fea ostabe could piece Guy's path to stardom! Featuu ringga llive, nine -piece band! ParklandparyS FUEL CORPORATION s Aossmassmoosi OUT Production Sponsor Media Sponsors Blyth Festival gratefully acknowledges she support of Ceneda bticdrts Cessna &C pada Central Huron Mayor Dave Jewitt said that while he hesitated to bring it up and that it's part of a much larger conversation, he wondered if a needs assessment should be done on the buildings before the county sinks hundreds of thousands of dollars into them. The county is currently undergoing a building review and Jewitt said he would hate to spend so much money on buildings that the county might not need in 20 or 30 years. Several councillors jumped to the defence of the homes, saying that they are great facilities and that they are assets to the county. Jewitt agreed, saying he wasn't suggesting that the county close any homes, but, just like the current governance service delivery review council approved, it would be good to review the buildings and ensure the county is doing the best job it can as efficiently as it can before spending over $400,000 on them. Bluewater Mayor Tyler Hessel agreed with Jewitt, saying that council often gets caught not looking far enough down the road, so a needs assessment before major projects are proposed is likely a good step to take in the future. Council approved Mercer's recommendation to replace the sprinkler piping at the two homes, authorizing the home department to use its reserves to pay for the project, which will likely run into 2018 before it's completed. 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