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Colwood, BC

City in British Columbia

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16.9k population
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Colwood, BC anticipates future budget challenges with Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan

Colwood produced a 50-year spending forecast based on an infrastructure condition assessment. The forecast found a $290 million CAD shortfall for infrastructure replacement based on current spending practices. City officials responded to this forecast by recommending the use of new tax revenue from construction projects for infrastructure maintenance. Additional policies include the use of retired debt payments for a dedicated fund and full life-cycle analyses for new projects.

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Colwood, BC created a free online Fireworks Safety Course for residents seeking a permit

The City of Colwood created a free online Fireworks Safety Course for residents 18 years of age or older. The course is required for any residents seeking a permit to sell, possess, or discharge fireworks in the community. The local fire department is automatically notified of the results whenever a user completes the safety course. The certificate of completion for the Fireworks Safety Course is valid for three years.

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Colwood, BC is using Bluetooth technology to monitor traffic flow and inform transportation planning

The City of Colwood is using Bluetooth technology to monitor traffic flow and inform transportation planning. The monitoring system tags anonymous Bluetooth signals from cell phones and in-car systems to provide real-time data including travel routes, travel times, and average vehicle speed. The city spent approximately $100,000 installing and operating eight detective devices in strategic traffic locations in order to provide convenient and reliable traffic information to the public.

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