Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam升级的费用猛增至1800万美元, Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam upgrade cost jumps to $18 million, facing city approval this week.

Penticton的Ellis 4大坝是近一个世纪前建造的,由于未预料到的土壤状况和其他并发症,该水坝的升级费用从1 050万美元增加到1 800万美元。 The cost to upgrade Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam, built nearly a century ago, has risen from $10.5 million to $18 million due to unexpected soil conditions and other complications. 对防洪和灌溉至关重要的大坝不符合安全规定。 The dam, essential for flood protection and irrigation, does not meet safety regulations. 该市计划借款1 100万美元为该项目提供资金,支付费用由未来水用户费率支付。 The city plans to borrow $11 million to fund the project, with payments covered by future water user rates. 市议会将于2月11日就该项目作出决定。 City council will decide on the project on February 11th.