The resort\u2019s water utility depended on a wall on privately owned land<\/a> and the owner has yet to start the process to fix the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince there’s no water, homeowners and stratas can\u2019t start to rebuild, so they\u2019re stuck waiting for an owner who hasn\u2019t started repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McCall said that there are around 150 units that are unable to be rebuilt because of the lack of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
McCall\u2019s letter said that the Emergency Disaster Management Act gives the province the ability to force the owner to fix the water system, or go in and fix it if the owner doesn\u2019t comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He wants the province to mandate cooperation from the owner with the Regional District of Central Okanangan, Interior Health and BC Hydro as well as ensure the system is rebuilt quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter the fire, the Premier promised action, instead, he has hung residents out to dry,\u201d McCall said. \u201cThe EDMA (Emergency Disaster Management Act) provides the tools, the authority, and the mechanism to act. Action is needed now to ensure public health and safety so that this community can rebuild.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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