Re: “Across-town sludge pipe to Hartland gets the nod,” Oct. 18.
When I expressed my concern about the proposed sewage project to one of the Capital Regional District wastewater committee directors a year ago, I was assured that the “fear-mongering” was unnecessary. The project would be changed and improved along the way.
That clearly hasn’t happened. The decision to pipe sludge to Hartland is astoundingly irresponsible. If the CRD wanted to sink its own ship, it couldn’t have done a better job. It has now demonstrated how truly foolish this proposed project will be.
Even if you firmly believe in treatment, the effectiveness of this plan will be minimal. The CRD is trying to brainwash the public into thinking that there will be resource recovery. After the energy required to pump sewage uphill for 18 kilometres, that idea is laughable. If you want value for money, burn it in the fireplace or flush it down the toilet.
Dave Ferguson
Saanich
