Water infrastructure south of Courtenay will be expanded under a new project.
Courtenay city council approved the Comox Valley Regional District’s (CVRD) water south extension project at its Jan. 14 meeting.
The project will serve Treaty Settlement Lands, Royston, and future growth areas in south Courtenay, including The Ridge and Christie Parkway.
The initiative is a partnership between the CVRD, K’ómoks First Nation, and the Royston Water Local Service Area.
Courtenay’s share of the project is estimated at $4.42 million. A recommended contingency brings the estimate to $4.8 million, with a borrowing ceiling of $5.5 million.
If financed through a sub-service agreement, staff estimate a residential utility bill impact of $29 to $33 per household per year, depending on the final borrowing.
Council consent aligned the project with grant funding timelines, with substantial completion required by March 2028.
Council approved two bylaws for the CVRD project and authorized the city manager to finalize and execute the water south extension agreement with the CVRD.
Staff were directed to take all steps necessary to advance the project.
