The City of Courtenay is seeking public input on design options for the Anderton riverbank restoration project.
The project will remove the failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank to improve its resilience to erosion.
Mayor Bob Wells said residents are encouraged to review the design options and share their feedback.
“This project is about more than fixing a failing retaining wall; it’s an opportunity to restore an important stretch of riverfront and create a space that reflects our community’s values and priorities.”
The project runs along the west bank of the Courtenay River from the site of the former Bridge Lounge to the northern limit of Riverside Park, including 210 Anderton Avenue.
The site is approximately 320 metres long and includes the land directly behind the sheet-pile and concrete sections of the retaining wall.
In the first round of engagement, residents identified the values, priorities and amenities they would like reflected in the future riverbank area.
Feedback gathered, site assessments and technical analysis allowed city staff to develop three conceptual design options.
Input from this round of engagement will help guide the development of a preferred option, which will be refined through detailed design and construction.
An online survey to provide feedback on the design options will be open from July 13 to August 10, with an open house also being planned for July 15 at Riverside Park for residents to learn more.
