The Cariboo Regional District released the preliminary results of their 150 Mile House Fire Protection Referendum vote.
On Saturday November 8th, they were seeking approval from residents in that area for borrowing funds to construct a new fire hall and to purchase a replacement fire truck for the 150 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department.
Two separate questions where included in the referendum.
To authorize long-term borrowing for the design and construction of a new fire hall to replace the existing facility.
The other, to authorize borrowing for the purchase of a new fire truck with repayment over a ten-year term rather than five.
Preliminary results on fire hall construction borrowing saw 222 votes cast, Yes 181/No 41.
On the fire engine borrowing referendum out of the 222 votes cast 204 said yes and 18 said no.
Official results will be posted to the Cariboo Regional District website once confirmed.
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