Dawson Creek residents got a chance to speak their minds about a $100-million water pipeline proposal at an open house on Oct. 8.

The pipeline seeks to address the city's local water shortage, caused by a four-year drought in the South Peace region.

Currently, the city, and others in the region, draw drinking water from the Kiskatinaw River, about 10 kilometres west of Dawson Creek. But it has dropped to record lows, leaving the city looking to connect with another water source, further afield: The Peace River near Taylor, B.C., about 50 kilometres northeast.

The proposed pipeline would be built using an existing pipeline corridor.

Dawson Creek, B.C., eyes $100M water pipeline as deepening drought threatens drinking supply

Consultation for the project is required with Treaty 8 First N

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