The Comox Valley will see significant sewer system upgrades along sections of roads in the Town of Comox starting March 2024.
The Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project will route sewer pipes further inland where they will no longer be vulnerable to damage by waves, rocks and logs. This project is key to protecting the coastline, resolving environmental risk and preparing for future growth.
The project will last approximately 30 months and will be executed in two phases. The first phase will commence in March and involves works in the Town of Comox and sections of Electoral Area B in the Lazo Road area. The second phase will commence in 2025 and will entail the construction along Comox Road and along Comox Avenue to Rodello Street.
Construction scheduled for 2024 will affect many residents and businesses the downtown core in the Town of Comox and eastern portions of Comox, including sections of Electoral Area B.
To learn more about the construction schedule and traffic impacts, the CVRD invites the community to attend one of three information sessions scheduled for January.
In-Person Open Houses:
- Tuesday, January 16 - 4 to 7 pm, Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave., Comox
- Tuesday, January 23 - 2:30 to 5 pm, Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave., Comox
Online Webinar:
- Thursday, January 25 - 11:30 am to 1 pm
ZOOM (Pre-register at www.engagecomoxvalley.ca/conveyanceproject)
In advance of construction of the sewer forcemain, there will be preparatory work involving utility locates, soil sampling, and storm and watermain replacements starting January 15 and continuing throughout February and March. These work requirements will result in minor traffic interruptions within the Town of Comox.
"This project involves many complexities related to construction and traffic flow. All commuters residing, working, and travelling on some of our busiest routes will be impacted in some form or another," explains James Warren, Chief Administrative Officer of the Comox Valley Regional District. "The CVRD is collaborating with various authorities and partners to ensure the seamless and efficient execution of this project, with a focus on minimising traffic disruptions where possible. Central to this effort is maintaining consistent and transparent communication with residents, providing information on what to anticipate throughout the construction phase and offering guidance on planning accordingly."
For more information about the upcoming construction for the Sewer Conveyance Project and to view an interactive map of the traffic impacts, visit: www.engagecomoxvalley.ca/conveyanceproject.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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