Category: Comox Valley Regional District

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be hosting a solar power and energy efficiency open house from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 26th at the CVRD’s Water Services Building, located at 299 Puntledge Road.

In an effort to reduce pollution from wood smoke, the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) wood smoke reduction program has increased rebates for cleaner heating sources. Beginning June 16 residents may be eligible to receive $1,000 – $4,000 for replacing an older wood stove with a cleaner heating option.

Bike to Work Week is wrapping up and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is encouraging everyone to keep the momentum going June 2nd to the 8th. The Commuter Challenge is a one-week event that promotes commuting to work by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, telecommuting, or even paddling for at least one day of your weekly commute.

Park upgrade work is planned at the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) Seal Bay Park starting Tuesday, May 28th with construction of a new multi-use trail and new parking area. These park improvements align with public feedback received as part of the CVRD Park Management Plan public consultation process.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has successfully acquired all necessary water licenses and land use agreements for their new water project, setting a clear path for construction to start on schedule this year.

The Comox Valley Water System is now under annual Stage 1 water restrictions, which come into effect every year on May 1st.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is currently reviewing the Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2781 and wants to hear from you. Bylaw No 2781 only applies to the three electoral areas within the CVRD (excludes Denman and Hornby Island). The City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland have their own zoning bylaws that are not part of this review process.

A small leak has been identified in the sewer line near the parking area at the bottom of Goose Spit Stairs. A contractor has been brought in to conduct a repair and will begin excavating the area today. While there is no threat to public safety or the environment, parking and access to Goose Spit will be impacted by the repair.

Stage 4 water restrictions have been lifted for the Comox Valley Water System. Mandatory restrictions were in place from April 12th – 22nd during an emergency repair of a leak in the main transmission pipe.

Users of the Comox Valley Water System will be under mandatory Stage 4 water restrictions from April 12th to the 22nd, 2019 while an emergency water pipe repair takes place. In order to maintain sufficient water flows for domestic and firefighting water needs, all use of water for any purpose other than drinking, food preparation and personal hygiene is prohibited during this time.