- Water operators from each of the six WBAFN First Nations communities will form an operational support group called the Waabnoong Bemjiwang Operation Networking Advisory Group (WBONAG) to oversee the project and process with the long-term goal to create a Hub. The WBONAG will share resources (human, equipment, information) people and equipment for addressing issues of common concern regarding water monitoring and maintenance. The opportunities for sharing include bulk purchase opportunities, equipment sharing, operator training and back-up, collection, distribution and treatment support.
- OCWA will install and provide support during the trial for the remote monitoring and asset management software and will install the software (panel remote monitoring) at the Nipissing First Nations Water Treatment Plant and Wasauksing First Nations Water Treatment Plant. In addition, OCWA’s software program (IBM Maximo) will address the management/maintenance of important water/wastewater assets. OCWA will provide the remote monitoring and asset management software training.
- The WBONAG will oversee and assist with the development of procedures and protocols for asset management software monitoring, health and safety, legislation, roles and responsibilities, procurement and resource sharing including operator support. If approved, a more detailed work plan can be provided.
See Budget for addressing the above steps.
Incorporated in 1993 as a non-profit tribal council entity, WBAFN services the First Nations communities of Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Wahnapitae, Nipissing and Wasauksing.