10 | Conception Bay
to help warm the building; the geothermal
wells act as a backup system, and supplement
the heating of the structure.
Conception Bay South is also committed to
keeping the natural environment free of waste
and debris. As part of this commitment, the
Town’s Municipal Enforcement Unit has been
using hidden surveillance cameras to help
curtail illegal dumping, resulting in a number
of charges laid under the Environmental
Protection Act. This project has raised
awareness that the Town has zero tolerance
for illegal dumping.
The Town also encourages residents,
businesses, and community groups to do
their part. An annual community clean
up takes place each June, during which
time stakeholders come together and clean
up Conception Bay South. This “3 Hour
Challenge” recently celebrated its 10th year,
and the community clean up program has
recently seen the addition of a second clean
up taking place in October.
These many efforts have not gone unnoticed.
The provincial Multi-Material Stewardship
Board (MMSB) identified Conception