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| McCreary has ample services to suit all residents. |
Utilities Infrastructure
Water
Excellent water quality and supply is provided to McCreary by a spring-fed well in close proximity to
the pristine environment of Riding Mountain National Park.
The 13,800-foot pipeline to the village operates by gravity flow and is capable of supplying 80 gallons
per minute. The 75,000-gallon storage area is located under ground behind the treatment plant. The
underground system, installed in 1965-66, is ample to supply a population of 1,000 to 1,200.
SOURCE: WELLS
QUALITY: GOOD
SPECIFIC CONDUCTIVITY (UHMOS) 65
TREATMENT: FILT, CL, CMP, AER, FE, MN, and FL
AVERAGE FLOW: 131 CU.M/DAY
PEAK FLOW (AVG): 250 CU.M/DAY
DESIGN FLOW: 408 CU.M/DAY
RATES: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
CONTACT: VILLAGE OFFICE at 1-204-835-2341
Sewer
Three lift stations which can serve increased numbers. The present 3-cell lagoon is immediately
adjacent to the village limits.
TYPE OF TREATMENT: 3 CELL LAGOON
AVERAGE FLOW: 72. CU.M/DAY
DESIGN FLOW: 136 CU.M/DAY
RATES: INCLUDED IN TAXES
CONTACT: VILLAGE OFFICE AT 1-204-835-2341
Hydro
From the substation located at McCreary, Manitoba Hydro supplies an area beyond our Municipal
boundaries. Peak period consumption for McCreary substation has 3 main feeder lines that provide
reliable service.
Manitoba has 3 service rates that are uniform. McCreary is rated medium for the village and low for the
rural area. Electrical power in Manitoba is supplied at the most economical rates available in Canada
and North America, by Manitoba Hydro.
Primary power source: Hydro
Transportation
McCreary is on the main line of CN Rail.
Transport by highway is provided daily by Gardewine North.
Courier service by Greyhound and Grey Goose each stop daily in McCreary. Purolator is also
available.
Air travellers may land on either of the two grassed strips adjacent to the village and highway 5. A
Feasibility/Planning Study for an expanded airstrip was completed in 1994.
Water
Excellent water quality and supply is provided to McCreary by a spring-fed well in close proximity to
the pristine environment of Riding Mountain National Park.
The 13,800-foot pipeline to the village operates by gravity flow and is capable of supplying 80 gallons
per minute. The 75,000-gallon storage area is located under ground behind the treatment plant. The
underground system, installed in 1965-66, is ample to supply a population of 1,000 to 1,200.
SOURCE: WELLS
QUALITY: GOOD
SPECIFIC CONDUCTIVITY (UHMOS) 65
TREATMENT: FILT, CL, CMP, AER, FE, MN, and FL
AVERAGE FLOW: 131 CU.M/DAY
PEAK FLOW (AVG): 250 CU.M/DAY
DESIGN FLOW: 408 CU.M/DAY
RATES: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
CONTACT: VILLAGE OFFICE at 1-204-835-2341
Sewer
Three lift stations which can serve increased numbers. The present 3-cell lagoon is immediately
adjacent to the village limits.
TYPE OF TREATMENT: 3 CELL LAGOON
AVERAGE FLOW: 72. CU.M/DAY
DESIGN FLOW: 136 CU.M/DAY
RATES: INCLUDED IN TAXES
CONTACT: VILLAGE OFFICE AT 1-204-835-2341
Hydro
From the substation located at McCreary, Manitoba Hydro supplies an area beyond our Municipal
boundaries. Peak period consumption for McCreary substation has 3 main feeder lines that provide
reliable service.
Manitoba has 3 service rates that are uniform. McCreary is rated medium for the village and low for the
rural area. Electrical power in Manitoba is supplied at the most economical rates available in Canada
and North America, by Manitoba Hydro.
Primary power source: Hydro
Transportation
McCreary is on the main line of CN Rail.
Transport by highway is provided daily by Gardewine North.
Courier service by Greyhound and Grey Goose each stop daily in McCreary. Purolator is also
available.
Air travellers may land on either of the two grassed strips adjacent to the village and highway 5. A
Feasibility/Planning Study for an expanded airstrip was completed in 1994.
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| McCreary, Manitoba, Canada The Ski and Maple Syrup Capital of Manitoba |