A sewer project aimed at protecting marine habitat in the Courtenay River is now finished.
Called The Comox Road Sewer Project, it focused on protecting both the river and estuary by decommissioning an aging sewer pipe crossing the river.
To achieve this goal, Edgett Excavating Ltd performed construction on Comox Road between 5th Street and the Highway 19A bypass in June last year, making a connection to the wider sewer system.
The City of Courtenay says after decommissioning the aging pipe, crews were able to re-route sewage collection from areas around Lewis and Simms Parks to a newly installed pipe running along Comox Road to the Courtenay Pump Station.
City mayor Bob Wells says the project removes considerable risk to the river and estuary.
“This is an important, proactive effort by the City to provide long-term protection to sensitive eco-systems in Courtenay’s riverfront area, and we’re glad to see it completed,” said Wells.
Construction on both parks ended this spring, ending the initiative.
