"In and around Moberly Lake, there is significant community investment into rural recreation properties and rural homes. The fire truck recharge system allows firefighters to load and reload firefighting apparatus quickly and efficiently to address both residence fires and interface fires. Previously water was always a challenge after the onboard supply was used, especially in the winter months between November and May when the lake was covered in ice. Now an effective shuttle system can provide an endless volume of water year round."
Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer, Peace River Regional District
Positive Economic Impacts in Moberly Lake
This project has had several positive impacts for the residents of the Moberly Lake area. The installation of the recharge system provides additional fire safety and protection for the area now that firefighters can load the fire trucks with water in the fire hall rather than driving to the lake to pump water directly into the truck. Due to the increased fire safety and protection, the construction of the water recharge system has resulted in lower insurance costs and indirectly, higher property values in the Moberly Lake area.
This project serves as an example of sustaining community quality of life and protecting the rural areas' ability to move forward with local economic development as it has significantly improved the community's infrastructure.
This project continues to provide a greater certainty for future investment in residential, commercial, and institutional property development in the Moberly Lake area.
