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Tunbridge planners weigh dry hydrants, pond or 30,000-gallon tank to improve village firefighting water supply
Summary
Commissioners discussed inconsistent village water availability for firefighting and options including dry hydrants, a new pond, storage tanks (~30,000 gallons), or a tanker shuttle; Janet will meet with the Tunbridge Fire Department and consult TRORC about grant funding.
Planning Commission members raised concerns about the village’s inconsistent water supply for firefighting and explored several options to improve reliability, including dry hydrants, constructing a new pond, installing storage tanks (approximately 30,000 gallons), or relying on a tanker shuttle. The minutes record that storage tanks of about 30,000 gallons were discussed as one potential solution.
Commissioner Janet will propose a meeting with the Tunbridge Fire Department to review prior discussions and data and will consult the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) representatives Kevin Geiger and Peter Gregory about available grant funding for infrastructure improvements. The Commission also discussed organizing an informational meeting with village residents and stakeholders such as the church, library, and store to share options and solicit input.
