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REGIONAL WATER STRATEGY
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COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL WATER STRATEGY The regional water strategy, as mandated by the provincial government in 2008, identifies all viable water sources and provides a recommended water supply service plan and operating structure for a regional water supply system. The development of a regional water supply strategy will be integrated with the regional growth strategy as part of long-range plans for the Comox Valley. Public consultations were held over two days in three valley locations the week of May 10, 2010. Information presented at the consultations is available for download below: |
Backgrounder
When the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) was established in February 2008, the provincial government required, through letters patent, that the CVRD (excluding Hornby and Denman Islands) develop a comprehensive regional water strategy. In accordance with this mandate, the CVRD board has established the Comox Valley water supply commission, the Comox Valley water supply advisory body and the Comox Valley water supply steering committee.
These three bodies, working together, are charged with the responsibility to ensure that the concept of a regional water system is fully studied and investigated. The mandate of this commission is to develop an overall regional water strategy that identifies all viable water sources and further to provide a recommended water supply service plan and operating structure for a regional water supply system.
In addition, the province has required that the CVRD develop plans, policies and actions related to regional water demand management and watershed protection. This work, its findings and recommendations were initially to be completed and reported to the board no later and December 31, 2009. In late 2009, the CVRD requested and received an extension to May 31, 2010 from the province for the completion of the water strategy. The draft regional water supply strategy has been sent to the provincial government for review, and we are also awaiting comment and input from the member municipalities.
Project Office and Project Manager
Wedler Engineering has been awarded the contract as project manager and Andrew Gower has been appointed to that position. The CVRD has established a project office that is available for drop in services by appointment. To make an appointment with the project manager, please call 250-334-3263.