Residents of the Comox Valley will have a chance to learn more about wastewater planning next month.
The Comox Valley Regional District will host an open house Mar. 3 at the wastewater treatment plant to outline the next stage of wastewater treatment planning.
CVRD Senior Manager of Water and Wastewater Services Kris La Rose said the next phase focuses on transparency, costs and long-term planning.
“We’re sharing what we know about the necessary wastewater treatment upgrades, projected costs, and timing, and we want to hear from the community before the plan is finalized.”
The first two stages selected a preferred level of treatment for the wastewater facility and an option for sewer conveyance improvements.
The third stage will confirm the upgrades required at the plant to meet that preferred level of treatment, along with projected costs and timing.
The CVRD said current estimates show the improvements will cost $113.4 million. It said sewer fees will increase over the next several years to support funding and help keep borrowing costs sustainable.
Borrowing for the next phase of upgrades is expected to result in a $220-$240 increase per household by 2032.
Treatment plant tours will be available during the open house.
The event runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre on Mar. 3.
