Sewer Extension South Project

Public Advisory Committee Meetings

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Representatives from three different communities impacted by the proposed project were appointed following a public recruitment campaign in summer 2022.  If you would like to contact a committee member from your area, please email us and we will put you in touch.

• Tabitha Donkers (Royston)
• Ken Newman (Royston)
• Norm Prince (Craigdarroch)
• Rosanne Steinke (Craigdarroch)
• Jim Elliot (Union Bay)
• Ryan Lymburner (Union Bay)
• Ian Munro (Area A, Alternate Director)

Terms of Reference

May 2024 - Final Draft Liquid Waste Management Plan Addendum Report 

January 2019 – Electoral Area A Wastewater – Next Steps
May 2020 – Septic System Mandatory Maintenance Program Options
July 2020 – Electoral Area A Connection to the Comox Valley Sewerage Service – Sewer Expansion Bylaw
November 2020 – Royston/Union Bay Sewer Extension Project – Commitment to Work with K’ómoks First Nation
November 2021 – Update on the Extension of Sewer Services South
November 2021 – Electoral Area A Contribution to Comox Valley Sewerage Service – Update
November 2021 – Septic System Regulatory Program Options – Update
December 2021 – Update on the Grant Application Strategy for Extension of Sewer Services South
May 2022 – Sewer Extension South – Process Update
May 2022 – Sewer Extension South – Servicing Proposal
May 2022 – Ongoing Initiatives to Mitigate Environmental and Public Health Impacts from On-site Septic Systems
June 2022 – Sewer Extension South – LWMP Addendum Proposal (EASC)
June 2022 – Sewer Extension South LWMP Addendum Proposal (SC)
September 2022 – Sewer Extension South – Value Management Workshop
April 2023 – Sewer Extension South LWMP Addendum – Update
May 2023 – Sewer Extension South LWMP Addendum – Recommendations
May 2023 – Sewer Extension South – Value Planning Recommendations
October 2023 – Septic Regulatory Program – Next Steps
November 2023 – Sewer Extension South – Draft LWMP Addendum (EASC) (Appendix A)
November 2023 – Sewer Extension South – Draft LWMP Addendum (SC) (Appendix A)
November 2023 – Sewer Extension South – Septic Deferral Program Update
February 2024 – Sewer Extension South – Comox Valley Sewer Service and Capital Improvement Cost Charges April 2024 – Sewer Extension South – Final Draft LWMP Addendum (EASC) (Appendix A)
April 2024 – Sewer Extension South – Final Draft LWMP Addendum (SC) (Appendix A)
May 2024 – Sewer Extension South – Comox Valley Sewerage Service and Capital Improvement Cost Charges

January 2024
The CVRD held online and in-person open houses in January 2024 to update the community about costs, collection system design and the septic deferral and septic regulatory programs. Feedback received at the June 2023 events was summarized in a "What We Heard" report, and the draft LWMP addendum report was presented to the community. View the video of the webinar below or visit our engagement portal to check out the poster boards and other materials presented at the open houses.

June 2023
The CVRD held online and in-person open houses in June 2023 to update the community about phasing, costs and timelines for the proposed new system. View the video of the webinar below or visit our engagement portal to check out the poster boards and other materials presented at the open houses.

November 2021
The CVRD held online and in-person open houses in November 2021 to share progress with the community as it worked towards further technical study, grant funding and partnerships. Watch the webinar below for more information.

The South Sewer Project was a $56.2 million community wastewater treatment system proposed for 950 homes in Royston and Union Bay. The proposal included a gravity-fed collection system and wastewater treatment plant.  On June 18, 2016 the CVRD conducted a referendum  that was not successful. Archived material related to the project and referendum is below. If you are looking for specific information not found on this website, please contact us.

Wastewater Management in the South Region

• Public communications and engagement report and summary
• Glossary of terms
• History of wastewater management in the area
• March 2013 funding announcement
• July 3, 2014 Discussion paper 1 - LWMP process overview and prior investigations
• CVRD LWMP overall process - stages one and two
• Summary of the 2014-2016 South Region Stage 1/2 LWMP Program
  
   

Foundation Studies

• 2015 CVRD Feasibility of Continuing to use Private Septic Systems as Primary Wastewater Strategy
• 2011 South Region Sewage Collection, Treatment and Discharge Study
• 2009 Royston/Union Bay Sewage Collection, Treatment and Discharge Study Update
• 2009 Royston and Union Bay Sewage Study: Effects of Onsite Sewage Systems on Water Quality