Zero-scape native plants will be planted in the new median located between Weber's and Bell Rock Boulevard on Verde Valley School Road. More money is needed for plants and the first year of watering. Effluent is successfully being delivered to Oak Creek Country Club Golf course two times each week, said Ruth Kane, Big Park Sanitary District board chairperson. She said as much as 100,000 gallons are going through the lines during those times. In the wintertime, it is much lower and at times requires no water, Beck added.
Effluent is wastewater treated to drinking-water standards.
Pool on horizon Many thanks to Mark Kaiser, general manager of the DoubleTree Hotel, who has confirmed the official go-ahead from his corporate office to let Village residents use the resort's new pool. The 4,500 foot activity pool will have zero entry, perfect for youngsters and the mature individual. Fun features at the new facility will include a water umbrella, anticipated to be up and running around June. Even better, Kaiser said there will be no charge to locals. A nearby food kiosk will provide residents an opportunity to spend a few dollars as a way of saying thanks for the hotel's generosity.