The Province is working on clearing up the sewer odour originating with the Royal Tyrrell Museum sewage lines.
Alberta Infrastructure recently did some work on the sewer lines to help clear up the foul air that has been plaguing Newcastle and Nacmine residents for a number of years.
“Their initial corrective action is they’re going to be using water jets to scour the lines,” said Mayor Terry Yemen.
“And they found some valves that weren’t working, so they replaced the valves.”
The Mayor explained that was Plan A, and if Plan A doesn’t work, Alberta Infrastructure will get in there and try something different.
A recent media release from the Town of Drumheller states the representatives from Alberta Infrastructure are committed to ongoing monitoring and additional corrective action if the need arises.
The Mayor said the odour has been very problematic for Town residents in the area and they haven’t been able to enjoy their properties at certain time during the year, and adds:
“I am pleased that the Province is committed to finding a solution as this matter has gone on far too long and needs to be dealt with.”