The Lakefield skyline will be receiving a bit of a face lift with the refurbishment of the Lakefield Standpipe (old water tower).
According to a report by Adam Tobin, Manager of Public Works to council on Tuesday afternoon, the township was successful in receiving funding from ICIP (Investment in Canada Infrastructure Program) Green Stream. This funding was used for a number of water system upgrades including the refurbishment of the Lakefield Standpipe.
Tobin said that the consulting engineer deemed that the existing coating of the standpipe was in good condition but recommended applying a clear coat to preserve it. This would extend the useful life of the entire coating system and would extend the life of the standpipe by about 15-20 years.
He told council that through this process, a base layer will still need to be applied which will cover the existing lettering which spells out “Lakefield”.
Tobin recommended that when the letting is replaced, the township logo is included with “Lakefield”.
His report stated that when the Standpipe is recommissioned in 2026 staff will coordinate a review and assessment of the coating assessment of the Elevated Tank (new water tower on Lakefield Road) for 2027. Based on preliminary discussions with the consultant Tobin said that it was felt the elevated tank will also be a good candidate to apply a clear coat, extending its useful life as well.
Tobin recommended that township logo and Lakefield lettering also be incorporated into the coating work for the Elevated Tank when it takes place.
Coun. John Boyko moved the motion by saying, “This is one more way in which we can say that we are Selwyn, we are not Smith, Ennismore, Lakefield anymore.”
The motion was seconded by Coun. Mary Coulas and was carried
