The Comox Valley Sewer Service’s Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) is nearing completion – and the Comox Valley Regional District is ready to share next steps. A key outcome from this process is the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, which is set to begin construction on a new sewer forcemain through K’ómoks First Nation lands, the Town of Comox and Lazo Hill Area in 2023.
“This plan is critical to protecting the beaches and waters of our community, while ensuring a reliable service for everyone in the decades to come,” said Doug Hillian, Chair of the Comox Valley Sewage Commission. “We are thankful to everyone who took part in this intensive process – your input has helped to shape a strong plan going forward.”
The development of the LWMP - a long-term wastewater management planning tool - began in 2018 and included multiple stages of assessment, analysis and public engagement to determine the long-term plans for the pipes, pump stations and treatment plant that currently manages sewage from Courtenay, Comox and K’ómoks First Nation. The most urgent concern is the aging forcemain that currently runs along Balmoral Beach (Willemar Bluffs) and is at risk of damage from waves, rocks and logs.
An update about the LWMP and next steps for the construction of the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project, identified as a top priority through the plan, will be provided in April:
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| In-Person Open House | Online Webinar (Zoom) |
| Monday, April 4, 2022 4 to 6 pm Comox Recreation Centre *Proof of vaccine will be required as per Provincial Health Order(s) |
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12 pm to 1 pm Register www.connectcvrd.ca/lwmp |
For more information, visit the project webpage at www.connectcvrd.ca/lwmp.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation 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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Marc Rutten
General Manager, Engineering Services Branch
Tel: 250-334-6080
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