“What I recently learned from our civil engineer, Webster Engineering, are: 1) We have major supply that comes from the southern coast and dont need to rely only on deep groundwater. 2) Testing was done that showed non interference with Tunstall system. 3) there was a deep vertical fault near Burke creek that would be a very good source.” (Candy Ho, COB)
[I am concerned about] “significant increased water usage – what kind of confidence is there that there is adequate groundwater available for this many people living in CRC? The recent years of drought have challenged almost all of the water supply infrastructure on the island.”
“I think that whatever development takes place must have a mandatory system of rainwater capture and storage to be used for everything which would include drinking, garden irrigation, swimming pools/hot tubs etc. The covenants on the Cape in existence are excellent and I believe that this addition would be invaluable for present and future generations.”
“I would like to see a rainwater harvesting program in place to conserve ground water.”
“If I understand correctly there are 59 deep water wells in the Cape. I think connecting a few of those wells in the Cape that border Tunstall would go a long way to mitigating the concerns of the Tunstall residents by doubling their supply and also help the Cape in terms of fire prevention. A win win for everyone.”
“Maybe we would be able to create a new community water system, with some of the existing wells being supplemental and possibly able to help out neighbouring areas. I really don’t want to shoot out wild assumptions or “hopes” without knowing capacity and implications. I will leave that work to the engineers. Please be assured though, water and traffic/transportation are two top foci in our planning exercise as they are integrally connected with density, of course!” (Candy Ho, COB)
“Each new structure should have a rooftop rain harvesting system and cistern built into the foundation as seen here to reduce the need for municipal groundwater use. https://youtu.be/YzbUw_Ia258”
I’m afraid there isn’t enough water and it will impact neighbouring watersheds, dry out the forest or lose the ability to combat wildfires.
“Is there really enough water for development at the Cape?
A guy trucks in water for his swimming pool. Where do the get water in event of a fire. It would be Tunstall Bay – but Tunstall people don’t know that.”
