“The preparation for the project has started, we’ll be getting the building ready for when the equipment arrives,” explains Tim Harsant, Facilities Manager. “The recirculation system will reduce the water use from approximately 30,000 gallons on a hot summer day, to 2000 gallons. That’s a huge saving!”
“As I exit my role as Community Services Director, I’m so pleased that this project has been approved by Council and supported by government grants and businesses in the community.” Shared Clare Agnew. “Everyone that I speak to agrees this is important from a sustainability perspective.”
“The Spray Park, Sponsored by Decor Cabinets, is an essential feature in the park on the social side, for family fun and recreation. However, it’s the environmental side that is driving the project.
Left to Right: Clare Agnew, Cameron Friesen MLA for Morden-Winkler and Tim Harsant survey the construction site.
In the drought situation of last year, we couldn’t operate the spray park because of the large amounts of water it uses. In the current year, with so much rain, we cannot operate it because of the volume of runoff going into our lagoon system. No matter the situation, this is a responsible environmental initiative. The installation of the recirculation system will substantially reduce the water consumption, concurrently, reducing the wastewater demand.”
Clare and Josh Ginter
“Many organizations seem prepared to invest in our community and we have felt those donations have been positive for the citizens of Morden. The spray park is one of those opportunities and we are pleased to be able to support such a venture. The spray park benefits young families and visiting grandkids — these families are integral to keeping our community moving forward. After the drought in 2021, water conservation is rightly at the forefront of our community’s water-related investments and should be with us for the foreseeable future. We are very pleased to be a part of this community venture.” Josh Ginter representing Scott Beattie Accounting.
