Work is underway to take a new look at establishing a fire protection service in Miworth.
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George directors directed staff on Thursday to develop a feasibility study in response to a request from the Miworth Community Association.
The last time the community considered the idea was in 1999, but it failed to win approval via a referendum. Had it been approved, a volunteer fire department would have been established.
But since then, the community has grown "and continues to grow with a belief that 100 new properties are being developed in the Catherine Drive area," MCA president Norm Scheider said in a letter to the regional district.
As well, the risk of wildfire has grown as had the amount of rail traffic running through the community about 10 kilometres northwest of the city boundary and bordering a large regional public park.
"The association has established an emergency planning committee that is working to bring awareness and preparedness for emergencies to the community. This committee is prepared to work with the regional district through this process," Scheider said.
The study will look at options "from a very high level" with the aim of having a cost estimate ready by mid-2025, directors were told.
Property added to Ness Lake fire protection area
Directors approved an expansion of the Ness Lake fire protection area to include a property at 25160 Ness Lake North Rd.
The step was taken in response to a petition from the property owners.
