CVRD Newsletter Update - September 2024

Stay up to date on Cowichan Valley Regional District news, projects, events and CVRD Board items that may be of interest with CVRD Newsletter Update.

CVRD Chair Aaron Stone to step down from his role as elected official

Stone has served as the Ladysmith representative on the CVRD Board since he was first elected in 2014, and in the role of Chair four of the last five years. The CVRD Board will elect a new Chair following Stone’s departure in October.

Community engagement for the Island Rail Corridor begins in the Cowichan region

The CVRD will be hosting an open house and online survey to gather input towards the development of a shared vision for the Island Rail Corridor in the Cowichan region.

Shawnigan Village Waterworks Update

An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to establish a Water System Service Area within a portion of Electoral Area B, Shawnigan Lake; and to borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding $3,200,000 to fund the cost to purchase the Sha...

Flood Debris Management Program Chemainus River

The Flood Debris Management Secretariat (FDMS) scope is restoring watercourses effected from the November 2021 Atmospheric River Event. FDMS will be completing the final work on the Chemainus River.

CVRD Water Use Restrictions move to STAGE 3

As of July 19, 2024, all CVRD water systems operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District are at Stage 3 water use restrictions in accordance with the Province moving East Vancouver Island to Drought Level 4.

Thank you for conserving water in your comm...