The Municipality of the District of Barrington has now put the following assistance in place to assist those of you in need of support with the lack of water. Please continue to let us know what your water situation is like, and if there are other ways we may be able to assist. We know that nothing will solve this issue like steady rain, but it is our hope that these fixes will help to some degree.
Showers at Arena
The showers are available at the Arena for public use. This week the schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday August 30th from 9-11am
Tuesday August 30th from 1-3pm
Wednesday August 31st from 2-4pm
Thursday September 1st from 6-8pm
Drinking Water
The Municipality has a supply of drinking water at the Ground Search and Rescue Building (3329 Hwy 3) to be given to residents.
This will be available for pick up at the following times:
Monday August 29th 5-7pm
Tuesday August 30th 10am-Noon
Tuesday August 30th 5-7pm
Further times will be determined.
Water Fill Station
There are taps by the RV Dumping Station at the Sherose Island Rec Complex where residents can fill buckets. This water is NOT TREATED, and should only be used for flushing toilets/ washing clothes.
Compiling list of those with Issues
Please continue to let us know what your situation is like, and if there are other ways the Municipality or someone else may be able to help. This is a very caring community and there are those that have offered to help. Please also remember to check on your neighbours, especially those living alone or most vulnerable.
or call (902) 637-2015, or drop in to the Municipal Office.
Rob Frost
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of the District of Barrington
(902) 637-2015