Preamble
Whereas: The National Research Council (NRC) has produced numerous studies which say that asbestos-cement (AC) pipes have already reached the end of their useful life;
Whereas: deteriorated AC pipes release asbestos fibers into water, increasing the risk of cancer;
Whereas: NRC studies refer to asbestos fibers in water as a “health concern”;
Whereas: the City of Regina’s replacement rate will take decades to replace these pipes;
Direction
Be It Resolved That: A SPP government will immediately commit to funding the replacement or relining of all AC Pipes in Saskatchewan by 2032